From the GSA website:
"Commercial airfares can be highly volatile, so an exception to the mandatory use requirement allows government travelers to take advantage of any low commercial fares offered by non-contract carriers, if the fares are also offered to the general public."
Originally Posted by Murph
But I don't get it. When I flew on Government fares, the City Pairs I flew between had one airline assigned to it. Its not like I could choose AA/UA/DL for my flights as other corporate travelers could. I always think its best to concentrate on the Airline that you will fly the most. How can a government fare traveler "choose" the airline/frequent flyer program?