301-10.108—What requirements must be met to use a non-contract fare?

(a) Before purchasing a non-contract fare you must meet one of the exception requirements listed in § 301-10.107 and show approval on your travel authorization to use a non-contract fare; and

(b) If the non-contract fare is non-refundable, restricted, or has specific eligibility requirements, you must know or reasonably anticipate, based on your planned trip, that you will use the ticket; and

(c) Your agency must determine that the proposed non-contract transportation is practical and cost effective for the Government.

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Note to § 301-10.108 : Carrier preference is not a valid reason for using a non-contract fare.

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[FTR Amdt. 2006-04, 71 FR 49374, Aug. 23, 2006]

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301-10.108—What requirements must be met to use a non-contract fare?

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