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

• 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.
• Add 10% for taxes under expenses (will be changed later for actual cost).

1. Add mileage to the terminal to expenses.

• Save as PDF: Google Maps directions to the airport from home.
• Add miles to the terminal.
• Upload directions PDF.

1. 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

• Changes to system #1, Invoice #2, Other #3
  • For travel within 24 hours: #1
    • Traveling within 4 hours: #4; Greater than 4 hours - stay on line.
• International Travel #1, Domestic #2.

1. 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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