[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 41, Volume 4]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

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?



    You may use first-class airline accommodations only when your agency 

specifically authorizes/approves your use of such accommodations, for 

the reasons given under paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section.

    (a) No coach or business-class accommodations are 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. 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; FTR Amdt. 2005-03, 70 FR 28460, May 18, 

2005]