New Requirement for Other Than Economy-/Coach-Class Transportation

As of April 1, 2012, the Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR) and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Appendix H will require an Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation Approval Checklist be submitted as part of the approval process. The checklist certifies that tall decision factors and other alternatives were considered prior to approval of Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation. The Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation Approval Checklist must be certified by the appropriate authorizing/approving officials (AO) and submitted as part of the supporting approval documentation. AOs should check local business rules for information on using this form.

Commercial Travel Office (CTO) will not issue Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation tickets without the proper authorization. Additionally, CTOs must report the issuance of Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation tickets in accordance with applicable commercial travel contracts.

As a reminder, DoD policy requires economy-/coach-class travel accommodations be used for all official government travel unless the Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation fare is cheaper. Transportation using Other Than Economy/Coach-Class at government expense is permitted on an exception-only basis when fully justified and approved by the appropriate premium class authority, as stated in the JFTR/JTR. It is the traveler's responsibility to receive proper approval for Other Than Economy/Coach-Class Transportation.

To access the JFTR/JTR Appendix H, go to http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.