Domestic Travel
The traveler must use a U.S. flag carrier to the extent that such service is available - even if this service is not the lowest cost (Note: A U.S. carrier means the ticket has a U.S. carrier's flight number. A code-share agreement does not make a flight a U.S. carrier.)
Travel Guidelines
Visit travel guidelines, for more policy information.
Advance reimbursement of airfare
Travelers who purchase their airfare many days in advance of a pre-approved travel, can turn in the airfare for reimbursement prior to the travel. For conference travels, conferences must be pre-approved for attendance to be reimbursed. Conference Information.
Travelers must submit a second (revised) TER, with the rest of the travel expenses within 10 days of the trip return; to close out the trip.
Department AMEX card custodians should submit the TER within 3 working days; the traveler should sign the TER and the revised TER is due within 3 days of trip return.
What to submit:
- travel expense report (TER) with airfare cost only,
- approved travel authorization,
- airfare receipt with detailed itinerary.
Other links:
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Domestic Travel System (DTS): travel authorization & expense report
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DTS FAQ: instructions on approval routing, approving and editing travel authorization
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DTS Approval Process Flowchart: guide to the appropriate approvers for your travel