I am a tradesperson and required to travel for work, can I claim mileage and other expenses?

[somethings445]

Previously, my employer provided a work vehicle for myself to use to get to and from work, outside of my province.  Currently, they are paying for my flights out of province.  My wife has to drive me 2 hours from our home to the airport to catch my flights, and also to pick me up when my shift is over.  My work reimburses me for the cost of a hotel room, but not for meals.  I am not sure what I can claim at tax time.  Am I able to claim my meals on travel days?  What about mileage for our vehicle?  If I upgrade my seat on the flight and my employer doesn't reimburse that amount, can I claim that as well?  I know my employer will be sending me the appropriate forms required to claim these work expenses but I was just not sure what I am eligible to claim and what supporting documents/receipts I will need on hand.

[Delphision · Accepted solution]

Conditions of employment can be viewed here:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t2200/t2200-fill-13e.pdf

[TonyC11]

You seem to be an employee, rather than a self-employed tradesperson.
What you are describing are typically regarded as reimbursable travel expenses, not what CRA would regard as Employment expenses. Your employer must issue you with a CRA form T2202 which describes specific employment expenses that are NOT reimbursed by the employer, but regarded as necessary for the performance of your job. This would include such things as usage of your own vehicle for work-related travel or use of your own mobile phone.
Things such as accommodation or transportation upgrades don't usually qualify.
You should get a clear understanding as to what specific expenses if any will be covered on your T2202, if indeed you do receive this form.

[TonyC11]

T2200 is the form.