§ 304-5.5 - May we authorize an employee to use other than coach class accommodations on common carriers if we accept payment in full from a non-Federal source for such transportation expenses?

§ 304-5.5 May we authorize an employee to travel by use other than coach - class accommodations on common carriers or other than lowest first-class on ships if we accept payment in full from a non-Federal source for such transportation expenses?

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 87 FR 55707, Sept. 12, 2022.

Yes, you may authorize an employee to travel by use other than coach - class accommodations on common carriers or other than lowest first-class on ships as long as the:

(a) Non-Federal source makes full payment for such transportation services in advance of travel; and

(b) Transportation accommodations furnished are comparable in value to those offered to, or purchased by other similarly situated meeting attendees; and

(c) Travel meets at least one of the conditions in §§ § 301-10.123, 301-10.162, and 301-10.183 103 of this title.

[FTR Amdt. 2009-06, 74 FR 55151, Oct. 27, 2009, as amended by 2020-300-1, 87 FR 55707, Sept. 12, 2022]