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I have a 30+ group going on a cruise with a musician.  The group has been charge extra money to cover expenses for this musician and his wife.  They have submitted over $1400.00 in airline ticket expenses, although they used frequent flier miles.  Is this ethical to refund $1400.00 for a non monetary ticket value?
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Laura  

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Sounds like they are using the $1400 to cover their "time" or at least his time (musician).  Why not approach him directly and ask how come the $1400 (airline ticket) but miles were used ?  sounds weird.
Did the musician expect to be paid ? Is he going to perform? and one last question -- I have been on 7 cruises, why are you taking a musician with you on a cruise ?

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