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Federal Travel Guide 2003Bumpy Ride

October 1, 2002

hange is the only constant" certainly applies to federal travel. Every year government workers must keep up with the continuing evolution of the federal travel arena. For starters, this year brought: Many of these changes were intended to help things go more smoothly, but even change for the better can be a bumpy ride.

Changes in airline schedules and security procedures, not to mention a shift in attitudes about air travel in general, following the Sept. 11 attacks.
Revelations of travel card abuses.
The beginning of a shift from a traditional per diem lodging structure to the Federal Premier Lodging Program.
A law that allows workers to keep frequent flier miles.
The launching of the federal eTravel Initiative.

You'll find news, tips and wisdom from fellow travelers to help you navigate this rocky terrain every month in Government Executive and www.govexec.com. We'd like to extend our thanks to all the federal travelers who have shared their experiences-and their questions-this year.

We want to know what you think, what you wonder about, and what your trips are like. It's only by hearing from you that we can keep the column useful and relevant. Please send your comments to Travel Editor, Government Executive, 1501 M St., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20005, or contact ltaylor@govexec.com. Look for this logo throughout these pages for specific topics we'd like your thoughts about.

Happy Trails!

Lauren R. Taylor

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