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DoPT LTC Air Ticket Booking – 21 Days Advance Booking & 30 Days Advance Application – 2026

DOPT LTC AIR TICKET BOOKING – 21 DAYS ADVANCE BOOKING & 30 DAYS ADVANCE APPLICATION

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions – Department of Personnel and Training – Circular Dated 16.07.2026

Circular No. 1-14019/02/2026-Cash

Issuing Authority DoPT, Govt. of India

Date 16.07.2026

Subject Booking of air tickets for LTC travel & timely submission of LTC advance

Air Ticket Booking

21 Days

Before intended date of travel

LTC Advance Application

30 Days

Before intended date of journey

Last-Minute Booking

Discouraged

Results in higher air fares

Key Provisions of the Circular

Reference: Attention of all officers and officials of DoPT is invited to O.M. No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A.IV dated 29.08.2022 containing consolidated instructions regarding booking of air tickets for journeys on Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
21 Days Advance Booking: As per Para 1(iv) of the O.M., Government employees are encouraged to book flight tickets at least 21 days prior to the intended date of travel on LTC so as to avail the most competitive fares and minimize the burden on the Government exchequer.
30 Days Advance Application: Under the provisions relating to LTC advance, Government employees entitled to travel by air may apply for LTC advance at least 30 days before the intended date of journey, along with a printout of the concerned webpage of the authorized travel agency indicating suitable flight and fare details.
Observation: It has been observed during scrutiny of LTC claims that in a number of cases air tickets are being booked only a few days before the journey and, in some cases, during the same week in which the journey is undertaken. Such last-minute bookings generally result in higher air fares and are not in consonance with the spirit of the instructions issued by DoPT vide O.M. No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A.IV dated 29.08.2022.
Advice: All officers and officials are advised to plan their LTC journeys well in advance and book air tickets, as far as possible, at least 21 days before the proposed date of travel. Officers/officials intending to avail LTC advance may submit their applications at least 30 days before the intended date of journey in compliance of the extant instructions.
Strict Compliance: The above extant instructions may be noted for strict compliance.
Issuing Authority: The circular has been issued by Vinay Pratap Bahadur Singh, Under Secretary (B&A), Department of Personnel and Training.

Important Points to Note

Cost Minimization: Advance booking helps avail competitive fares and minimizes the burden on the Government exchequer.
Last-Minute Bookings: Booking air tickets only a few days before the journey results in higher air fares and is discouraged.
LTC Advance Application: Employees entitled to travel by air must apply for LTC advance at least 30 days before the intended date of journey with fare details from authorized travel agency.
Planning Required: Employees are advised to plan their LTC journeys well in advance to comply with these instructions.
Strict Compliance: The instructions are mandatory and must be followed by all officers and officials.
Applicability: This circular applies to all officers and officials of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this DoPT circular?

The circular reminds government employees to book air tickets at least 21 days before LTC travel and submit LTC advance applications at least 30 days in advance to avail competitive fares and minimize government expenditure.

How many days before travel should air tickets be booked?

Government employees are encouraged to book flight tickets at least 21 days prior to the intended date of travel on LTC as per Para 1(iv) of DoPT O.M. No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A.IV dated 29.08.2022.

When should LTC advance applications be submitted?

Government employees entitled to travel by air may apply for LTC advance at least 30 days before the intended date of journey, along with a printout of the concerned webpage of the authorized travel agency indicating suitable flight and fare details.

What has been observed during scrutiny of LTC claims?

It has been observed that in a number of cases air tickets are being booked only a few days before the journey and, in some cases, during the same week in which the journey is undertaken, resulting in higher air fares.

Why is last-minute booking discouraged?

Last-minute bookings generally result in higher air fares and are not in consonance with the spirit of the instructions issued by DoPT. Advance booking helps avail competitive fares and minimizes the burden on the Government exchequer.

Who issued this circular?

The circular has been issued by Vinay Pratap Bahadur Singh, Under Secretary (B&A), Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Is this circular applicable to all government employees?

The circular is specifically addressed to all officers and officials of DoPT, but the instructions apply to all government employees entitled to LTC travel by air.

What is the reference O.M. for LTC air ticket booking?

The reference O.M. is No. 31011/12/2022-Estt.A.IV dated 29.08.2022 containing consolidated instructions regarding booking of air tickets for journeys on Leave Travel Concession (LTC).