Rather than taking a taxi to the airport for his temporary duty in Guam, Sandy parked his car at the airport and left it in long term parking. While in Guam, his agency notified him his duty would be extended and when he returned to Virginia, a full 100 days after departing, he found his car was impounded by the airport because its 60-day maximum limitation for parking was exceeded. He had to pay $686 for parking fees plus $95 towing charge and when he requested reimbursement from the Navy the agency refused. Citing JTR C4657, the Navy said for employees electing to drive to the airport rather than taking a taxi, they were entitled to mileage and parking fees up to the cost of two one-way cab fares. The Board sided with the Navy agreeing the JTR expressly limits entitlement to parking expenses equal to "alternative transportation" such as a taxi (Sandy Aubertine, BSBCA 16759-TRAV).

There are several other cases where full reimbursement of airport parking fees are refused. For example, when John had to travel to New Orleans to participate in emergency help after Katrina with only 18 hours to prepare, his long term parking fees in excess of taxi fare was rejected (Johnnie Saunders, GSBCA 16791-TRAV). Or, unable to take a taxi due to a blizzard, Arthur’s request for reimbursement of his long term parking was rejected (Arthur Johnson, GSBCA 14065-TRAV). prepare for emergency.

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