[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-10.123]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-10--TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B--Common Carrier Transportation
 
Sec. 301-10.123  When may I use first-class airline accommodations?

    Only when your agency specifically authorizes/approves your use of 
first-class accommodations under paragraph (a) through (d) of this 
section.
    (a) No other coach-class or premium-class other than first-class 
accommodation is reasonably available. ``Reasonably available'' means 
available on an airline that is scheduled to leave within 24 hours of 
your proposed departure time, or scheduled to arrive within 24 hours of 
your proposed arrival time.
    (b) When use of first-class is necessary to accommodate a disability 
or other special need. A disability must be substantiated in writing by 
a competent medical authority. A special need must be substantiated in 
writing according to your agency's procedures.

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If you are authorized under Sec. 301-13.3(a) of this chapter to have an 
attendant accompany you, your agency also may authorize the attendant to 
use first-class accommodations if you require the attendant's services 
en route.
    (c) When exceptional security circumstances require first-class 
travel. Exceptional security circumstances are determined by your agency 
and include, but are not limited to:
    (1) Use of other than first-class accommodations would endanger your 
life or Government property;
    (2) You are an agent on protective detail and you are accompanying 
an individual authorized to use first-class accommodations; or
    (3) You are a courier or control officer accompanying controlled 
pouches or packages.
    (d) When required because of agency mission.

    Note to Sec. 301-10.123: You may upgrade to first-class at your 
personal expense, including through redemption of frequent flyer 
benefits.

[FTR Amdt. 70, 63 FR 15955, Apr. 1, 1998, as amended by FTR Amdt. 104, 
67 FR 17947, Apr. 12, 2002]