DTS sato travel

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Typical Travel

Pre-Trip

Booking Trip via DTS

1. You must create a Request for Orders (RFO) and have it approved, but you can start working on the next steps already.
2. Go to DTS Website
3. Select: Create Document
4. Select: Routine TDY
5. Select and Book Flights, Hotel, Rental
   1. If needed, contact the Hotel directly and ask for the “Government Per Diem” rate. Pay with the government travel card and add the cost and invoice to DTS.
   2. Add 10% for taxes under expenses (will be changed later for actual cost).
6. Add mileage to the terminal to expenses.
   1. Save as PDF: Google Maps directions to the airport from home.
   2. Add miles to the terminal.
   3. Upload directions PDF.
7. Sign and Submit.

During Trip

How to call SATO to change or rebook a flight?

1. Find the number for your region: CWTSato Travel Contact
2. Call SATO Travel: (800) 235-1683
   1. Changes to system #1, Invoice #2, Other #3
   2. For travel within 24 hours: #1
   3. Traveling within 4 hours: #4; Greater than 4 hours - stay on line.
   4. International Travel #1, Domestic #2.
3. Prepare for a lengthy hold.

Post-Trip

How to request copies of itineraries, invoices, and flight receipts?

You can request through the following if you have made changes or require your total invoice:

1. Request Invoices/Receipts.
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