Expenses that are not explicitly stated as reimbursable in University Policy 3.2, Travel Expenses are not reimbursable. Though not an exhaustive list, the following expenses are Cornell unallowable and must not be submitted for reimbursement on a travel expense report. If you have questions, please contact your business service center.
- Airline/car rental upgrades
- Airline/Cornell club or social club membership dues
- Babysitting or childcare costs
- Car repairs/routine maintenance or locksmith charges
- Carbon offset credits
- Clothing, luggage, briefcases
- Credit card delinquency fees/finance charges/annual fees
- Duplicate insurance on rental vehicles (cdw-see rental car insurance)
- Expenses for travel companions or family (unless approved by a dean, vice provost or vice president)
- Frequent-flyer miles
- GPS on rental vehicles
- Health club facilities, saunas, massages
- Helicopter services for airport transfers
- Hotel fitness room or gym fees
- Kennel fees and pet care for pets while on travel status
- Loss/theft of cash
- Loss/theft/damage of personal property (lost baggage, etc.)
- Magazines, books, newspapers, or movies
- Non-compulsory health insurance coverage
- Optional travel or baggage insurance
- Parking or traffic violation tickets
- Personal accident or property insurance
- Personal automobile gas, oil, repairs, or insurance costs (except as included in the IRS mileage reimbursement rates)
- Personal entertainment/grooming/gifts/souvenirs
- Satellite radio on rental vehicles
- Trip cancellation insurance
