NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 9710.1 Effective Date: June 20, 2018 Expiration Date: June 20, 2024

Subject: General Travel Requirements (Updated with Change 2 June 28, 2021)

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Chapter 9. Travel Upgrades, Promotional Materials, and Frequent Traveler Programs

9.1 Allowances for Use of Travel Upgrades

9.1.1 Employees may use frequent travel benefits, including those earned on official travel, to upgrade their transportation class to other-than-coach class or receive other benefits. However, NASA will not pay for any upgrades unless the employee meets one of the exceptions in the 41 CFR §301-10.123-125.

9.1.2 Upgrades to other-than-coach class can only be approved if one of the criteria of section 5.5 are met.

9.2 Allowances for Use of Promotional Materials and Frequent Traveler Programs

The benefits or materials received from a travel service provider in connection with official travel may be retained for personal use, consistent with the standards of ethical conduct.

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