Last update: 04/15/2008
Airline/airfare information
GA manages the contract for state air travel, which offers airfares typically less than half of comparable unrestricted fares. All routes are for unrestricted fares.
I found a cheaper airfare online at a travel website. Can I buy it?
The state's policy is to register one on-line booking contractor through a competitive bid process. The state has a mandatory on-line contractor for state employees.
What are city pairs?
City pairs are contracted airfares between two cities. They are discounted, unrestricted, coach seating, and one-way airfares.
What does "unrestricted airfare" mean?
It means there is no advance ticketing necessary, it is fully refundable, there are no penalties for changes and any open seat is guaranteed.
Can I use another airline for a city pair?
State travelers must use the contracted airline for a particular city-pair with two exceptions: 1) a flight does not leave or arrive to meet the agency's time requirements; and 2) there is a lower published fare to the destination.
What if a flight is full?
If there is an open seat available on the desired flight, contracted airlines must make it available. If a flight is full, the airline must book the traveler on the next available flight with no additional charges.
