Revision of Joint Travel Regulations

A decision was requested as to whether the Joint Travel Regulations may be revised to indicate that the provisions of section 5 of the Fly America Act do not apply to foreign air travel when such travel is either paid for directly by a foreign government or international organization or paid for out of appropriated funds which are later reimbursed by a foreign government. A decision was also requested concerning the use of vessels other than those registered in the United States for transportation that is ultimately paid for by other than the U.S. Government. The regulations may be revised to indicate the use of foreign air carriers when such transportation is paid for by a foreign government, international agency, or other organization reimbursing the United States. However, U.S. flag vessels must be used regardless of whether the transportation is paid for by foreign governments or international organizations. If international air transportation is secured with other than appropriated funds, Federal agencies should still apply Fly America Act Guidelines.