Print/Copy Mail Services Vice President FACity pairs are contracted, discounted, unrestricted, one-way fares. These contracts are for use by State of Oregon Employees for official business only. Payment must be made to the contract travel agencies on the UO account using the Airfare Authorization Form. They may not be used for independent contractors.
Many people try to compare these fares with fares provided to them by another travel agency or the internet. The fares that are quoted usually contain several restrictions such as advance purchase, non-refundable, non-transferable, penalties for changes, etc. They also are only offered for a limited number of seats.
City pair fares are unrestricted fares. This means that you can purchase them today and travel tomorrow for the same price as buying them in advance. If you need to cancel your flight, the money is refunded. If you need to make changes to your itinerary, you may do so at no additional cost. It also means that as long as there is a seat available (excluding first and business class), a ticket can be issued. On the average these fares are provided to the State of Oregon at 57% under street price.
Frequent flyer miles cannot be accrued for any tickets purchased under the city pairs contract.
DAS Contracted City Pair Fares 2008-2009