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Based on the University System of Georgia's International Travel guidelines, International Air Travel should be via a US Flag Carrier or Code Share carrier when possible. We are trying to assist one of our traveler's who is requesting an exception for using a non-US flag carrier from Amsterdam back to the US (Delta is being used on the trip out, but KLM is being used on the return trip). The Fly America Act references the Open Sky Agreement and a waiver form to complete and submit as supporting documentation for the exception request.
Has anyone delt with either the Open Sky Agreement or the waiver form?
How do you handle International Flights not using a US Flag Carrier or Code Share carrier?
Thank you for any feedback.
Posted : 13/03/2023 10:05 am
I am not in travel, but used to review invoices to ensure they followed the Fly America Act. Under the Open Skies agreement, European Union (which includes the Netherlands) airlines may be used if the flight touches down in an EU country and departs from or arrives at a U.S. location. So, take that with a grain of salt, but I don't think an exception is needed here since it's in line with the Open Skies Agreement.
Posted : 13/03/2023 11:52 am
Agree with Justin - under the Open Skies Agreement, flying KLM would qualify as Fly America Act-compliant and not need an exception... unless they are flying for/funded by the Department of Defense, to which Open Skies does not apply.
Posted : 13/03/2023 1:18 pm
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Thank you both for your insight. Your feedback is appreciated.
Posted : 15/03/2023 8:16 am
As long as the travel isn't funded by the DoD, because they aren't eligible for the Open Skies exception. We have people that travel for the university on government contracts, they have to fly US flag unless there absolutely isn't one available.
Posted : 15/03/2023 11:38 am
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