FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO 2008-06
May 5, 2008
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MEMORANDUM NO. 2008-006 (II.G.1)
To: Bureau Assistant Directors for Administration
Director, National Business Center
Bureau Finance Officers
Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management
From: Daniel Fletcher /s/
Director, Office of Financial Management
Subject: Excess Baggage Fees
There have recently been a number of inquiries regarding the use of the Government-
issued charge card for excess baggage fees charged by airlines for more than one
checked bag. Some airlines will exclude the excess baggage fees for travelers using the
city-pair fare contract, while others do not.
Approving officials may authorize excess baggage costs when transporting official
Government equipment and/or when the travel mission requires an excess baggage
allowance. Examples would be when travelers are on long Temporary Duty Trips,
extended details, or need to carry extra materials/equipment to accomplish the mission.
The excess baggage approval should be clearly noted on the Travel Authorization.
As always, travelers are required to accomplish travel in the most prudent manner
possible. Please direct any questions you may have on this subject to Jackie Lynch,
or 703-648-7680.
Prior Financial Administration Memoranda on this subject:
FAM 2004-07 (II.G.4) dated 8/05/04 (revised)
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