The changes in the Joint Travel Regulations JTR for 2026 include updates to per diem rates, rental car policy, lodging, and PCS allowances, published monthly by Defense Travel Management Office DTMO, with major trends continuing from 2024 and 2025 reforms. As of 2026, JTR has been reformatted into more user-friendly structure with plain language and searchable online format. Key 2026 changes include increased per diem rates for high-cost locations due to inflation, with GSA lodging rates raised average 5 to 10 percent, and M&IE rates increased. Rental car policy updated to require use of electric vehicles when available and cost-effective, and to include mandatory use of government contract rates. Lodging receipt requirements remain, lodging always requires receipt, but threshold for other expenses remains 75 dollars. PCS changes for 2026 include increased dislocation allowance and temporary lodging expense days from 10 to 14 days for CONUS moves due to housing market. JTR also updated POV mileage rate to reflect higher fuel costs, and increased baggage allowance. For TDY, JTR clarified rules for blended travel, combining personal leave with official travel, requiring no extra cost to government. DTMO also updated JTR to allow reimbursement for premium economy on flights over 12 hours with approval. To see exact 2026 changes, visit www.travel.dod.mil where monthly change summaries list paragraph changes. So 2026 JTR changes focus on higher per diem, EV rental, longer TLE, and clearer blended travel rules.
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