Central Government Employees drawing
grade pay of Rs.5400 and above can travel by air for the tours performed
on official duty and while proceeding on LTC. In addition to this eligibility,
all Central Government employees can either fully travel by air or for
partial distance depending on the classification of their post as "A",
"B" or "C", while proceeding on LTC to North East Region and Jammu &
Kashmir.
However, the air fare that is reimbursed
by the Government for LTC will be restricted to LTC 80 fare relating to
flights opertaed by Air India.
What is LTC 80?
LTC 80 is a scheme offered by Air India
for booking air tickets when central government officers avail LTC.
Prior to July 2009, tariff under LTC 80 was not very significant as
officers were allowed to travel in...