Federal Employees Can Use Foreign Airlines for Pet Travel Costs.
This law creates an exception to the 'Fly America Act,' allowing federal employees to use government funds to pay for international air travel for themselves, their dependents, and up to three pets (dogs or cats) on foreign airlines. This exception applies only if no US air carrier is willing and able to transport the personnel along with their animals. The change aims to ease the burden of international relocation for government staff traveling with their companion animals.
Key points
Creates an exception allowing federal funds to cover foreign air travel costs when transporting up to three domesticated animals (dogs or cats).
Applies only to international travel when no US airline can accommodate the personnel and their accompanying pets.
The reimbursement amount is capped at the cost a US carrier would charge; the employee must pay any difference if the foreign carrier is more expensive.
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