Can Government Travelers use discount air fares?
Government only and discount fares offered by non-contract carriers shall not be used as justification to avoid use of the contract carrier except in accordance with procedures described under “Exception to the Use of Contract Carrier”. However, when a contract carrier offers a fare lower than its contract fare, the lower fare should be obtained provided the traveler can meet the requirements of the stated fare. Travelers are advised that in a limited number of instances, non-contract carriers may offer restricted or unrestricted coach fares to the general public which are lower than the Government contract fares. In such cases, the lower fare(s) may be used based on an application of Exception 3. One or more of the following travel conditions, which must be certified on the travel order or travel voucher by the agency-approved authorizing official, must apply if a non-contract carrier or contract carrier other than the primary contractor is used to travel within a contract route. In c
