https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/codel-reforms/
Nancy Pelosi on her blog entry dated May 14, 2010 advocated the following reforms for CODELs: The post is titled, CODEL REFORM
”For all Members and staff, international or domestic official travel via commercial air may only be booked in coach/economy class consistent with Executive Branch guidelines. Requests for exceptions be to this policy due to special circumstances should be submitted in writing to the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs prior to commencement of the travel. As a general rule, business-class accommodations will only be authorized if the scheduled flight time is in excess of 14 hours, consistent with rules established by the Departments of Defense and State;"
Postscript:
Her blog goes on to state:
”The availability of Department of Defense aircraft to support congressional travel is extremely limited. A bipartisan, minimum number of Members, varying by the type of aircraft assigned, will be required. Requests for Department of Defense aircraft must be made through the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs.Committees should not contact the Department of Defense directly;