The economy may be struggling and businesses are looking at savings to be had in corporate travel, but comfort is still cousin to convenience, even at a few dollars more, according to an Orbitz for Business survey.

A strong majority are willing to pay for upgraded benefits like refundable air fares, seating priority and other perks. Sixty-five percent said the added services and benefits are worth the premium because they improve travel flexibility. Forty-percent of business travelers said their company would cover the cost of a seat upgrade, if it was $50 or under at the time of check-in. For whatever the reason, 58 percent said they would rather not sit next to the boss on a flight. However, the other 42 percent said they would be anxious to claim a seat next to the boss. (TravelWeekly.com;)