Staff Flight Concessions and Corporate Travel Benefits
Short answer
Last checked · 2 key figures from the fact register
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mileage points on official air travel | None on Government account (DoE OM, modified 16 Jun 2022) Official order, read on a mirror | GConnect: instructions on booking air tickets on government account (opens in a new tab) | |
| LTC air tickets | Only through Balmer Lawrie, Ashok Travels & Tours or IRCTC; no mileage points Official source | DoPT: instructions on booking of LTC air tickets (opens in a new tab) |
What it is
Some employers and airlines offer discounted or standby fares and corporate fare programmes. For Central Government employees, tickets on government account generate no mileage points.
Who gets it
Employees of airlines, or of companies with a corporate travel tie-up.
How much
Discounts vary widely by programme; check your company's travel policy.
Eligibility
- Your employer has a corporate or staff-travel programme
- You hold a valid employee ID
Value
Compare the corporate fare with the public fare on your dates.
How to claim
- Ask HR for the corporate travel portal.
- Register with your work email.
- Book through the portal.
Documents checklist
- Employee ID
- Work email
Deadlines
Per programme.
Common mistakes
- Booking outside the portal
- Not reading fare rules
- Assuming you may keep points from company-paid tickets
FAQ
Is standby guaranteed?
No, standby depends on seat availability.
Official sources
- DGCA (opens in a new tab)
- DoE order on booking air tickets on government account (GConnect) (opens in a new tab)
Written by the PerkNavigate editorial team. Key figures checked against official sources on 16 October 2026. See how we verify perks. Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice (disclaimer). Found an error? Tell us.
Sources and status
Each figure on this page comes from the fact register. What the badges mean.
- Official order, read on a mirrorchecked 2026-10-16
Official (non-LTC) air travel: DoE OM No. 19024/03/2021-E.IV, as modified 16 June 2022, para 14: "No Mileage Points will be generated against travel on Government account." It supersedes all earlier instructions. The 2008 OMs on mileage points are history
GConnect: instructions on booking air tickets on government account
- Official sourcechecked 2026-10-16
Air tickets on LTC only via Balmer Lawrie, Ashok Travels & Tours or IRCTC. No agency charges. "No Mileage Points will be generated against travel on Government account." DoPT OM F.No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A-IV dated 29.08.2022
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