Justice Management Division
Serving Justice - Securing Results

Generally, an employee may not retain benefits from commercial sources, including bonus flights, if they result from his official travel. In most cases, an employee may not fly first class when on official business. 41 C.F.R. § 301-10.121-124. If an employee volunteers to take a later flight where the flight is over booked, he may keep any bonus as long as the delay does not interfere with the conduct of his duties and he does not charge the Government for additional costs. 41 C.F.R. § 301-10.116-117.

Frequent flyer points awarded because of official travel may be used by an employee for personal travel or official travel, including upgrades. Employees should make travel arrangements using the most efficient routes and services available to the government, and travelers must not select carriers or routes based on potential frequent flyer benefits. 41 C.F.R. § 301-53.

An employee is required to use his government-issued credit card to pay for all official travel expenses unless an exemption is granted. Expenses incurred at a vendor that does not accept the government credit card, such as a dry cleaner, parking garage or taxi, are exempt. 41 C.F.R. § 301-51.