304-5.5—May we authorize an employee to travel by other than coach-class on common carriers or other than lowest first-class on ships if we accept payment in full from a non-Federal source for
Yes, you may authorize an employee to travel by other than coach-class on common carriers or other than lowest first-class on ships as long as the:
(a)
Non-Federal source makes full payment for such transportation services in advance of travel; and
(b)
Transportation accommodations furnished are comparable in value to those offered to, or purchased by other similarly situated meeting attendees; and
(c)
Travel meets at least one of the conditions in §§ 301-10.123, 301-10.162, and 301-10.183 of this title.