R25-7-13. Booking Air Travel

(1) A traveler shall book airfare through the contracted travel agency by using the state's travel system or the State Travel Office. (2) A traveler shall use a contracted airline unless: (a) the airline cannot meet the business needs of the traveler; or (b) a non-contracted airline offers a lower fare. (3) A traveler shall book economy or main cabin fares. (4) Airline tickets and service fees shall be charged directly to the state-operated account designated for airfare. (5)(a) If a traveler needs to change a flight, the traveler shall document a business reason for the change. (b) A traveler shall contact the State Travel Office to change a flight before the day of departure. (c) A traveler can change a flight the day of departure without contacting the State Travel Office.