§ 301-5.3 - Payment of costs for baggage.

(a) Transportation charges for excess baggage. As a general rule, travelers shall make each payment of domestic airline excess baggage charges that do not exceed $15. Where excess baggage services are specifically authorized, the travel order shall clearly state whether such charges are to be paid for in cash by the traveler or to be authorized on the Government transportation request. If the authorization for excess baggage is not included on the transportation request, the traveler's claim for reimbursement shall be included on the travel voucher.

(b) Transfer of baggage. Necessary charges for the transfer of baggage shall be allowed.

(c) Storage of baggage. Charges for the storage of baggage shall be allowed when it is shown that the storage was solely on account of official business.

(d) Checking and handling of baggage. Charges for checking baggage shall be allowed. Charges or tips at transportation terminals shall be allowed for handling Government property carried by the traveler.