Obtaining Your Return Ticket Procedures for obtaining return tickets vary for grantees from different countries. It is very important, however, that you contact the appropriate agency regarding your proposed departure arrangements at least six weeks in advance. During the summer months international travel is particularly heavy and it is advisable to begin making departure arrangements early. You should refer to the original letter of award you received from the Commission or Foundation or any communications on the subject received.
Some Commissions send tickets directly to their grantees.
Any questions you have regarding routing, tickets, or allowances should be addressed to your Fulbright Commission or Foundation and IIE should be kept informed of your plans. You should provide in your letter the name or your academic institution, your home country, and the routing and date of departure desired. All air travel and all air shipments paid for with United States Government funds must conform to the Fly America Act , which requires that all such travel and shipments be on American Flag Carriers where such service is available.