Flying Business Class

Q: I like to fly business class when I travel internationally. Can I be reimbursed for the cost of my business class airline ticket when traveling on an activity for which I will request Branded reimbursement?

A: When requesting reimbursement for travel to an international trade show or approved trade mission, travelers must fly on a U.S. carrier leaving from the states and returning to the states. Travelers will be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of a full fare coach/economy class ticket. Therefore, business or first class travelers must submit a quotation of the coach/economy class fare. The quote must be obtained around the same date the business or first class ticket was purchased. The quote cannot be submitted after the trip takes place.

Per Diem Rates

Q: Where can I find the per diem rates for lodging, meals and incidental expenses?

A: The per diem rates can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website at the following link:
http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp

Travel Notification Forms

Q: Where do I send the Travel Notification Form prior to my activity?

A: In order to receive Branded reimbursement for an activity, the Travel Notification Form must be sent to the appropriate Foreign Agricultural Service post prior to travel. The Foreign Agricultural Service overseas offices can be found using the following link:
www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/fasfield/ovs_directory_search.asp

Travel Expenses

Q: Can my distributor be reimbursed for travel expenses to promote my products overseas?

A: SUSTA is unable to reimburse any travel expenses for distributors, importers or consultants. SUSTA is only able to reimburse international travel expenses for two employees of the U.S. company that applied for MAP Branded funds. See the MAP Branded Participant Manual for details of eligible travel expenses.