Originally Posted by
flyerCO
If there's a chance at all need to change flights BE is cost ineffective. I've only experience once with issue (we had contract directly with government) but were told due to this fact (can't change flights at all) that BE wasn't required. Even for 100% firm, last minute bookings BE isn't required.
As for MCE that's an add on fee. Unless there's justification it's not allowed.
IME, I could have paid for MCE out of my per-diem, however, that was not necessary as when I didn't have status Y tickets included MCE (but that was a while ago).