By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-report-when-not-flying-on-taxpayers-dime-epa-head-scott-pruitt-sat-in-coach Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter AP report: When not flying on taxpayer’s dime, EPA head Scott Pruitt sat in coach Politics Apr 18, 2018 4:09 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt flew in coach-class seats on at least two trips when taxpayers weren’t footing the bill, despite claims he needed to travel in first class at government expense because of security threats. Copies of Pruitt’s official schedule released following a public records request show flights made in August and October to Oklahoma on Southwest Airlines, which doesn’t offer premium-class seats. READ MORE: At least 5 probes underway into EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s conduct The Associated Press had reported that an EPA official said Pruitt sometimes sat in coach on personal flights using frequent flyer miles accrued by one of his senior advisers. The official spoke on condition of anonymity citing fear of retaliation. EPA confirmed that Pruitt flew on a companion pass. Spokesman Jahan Wilcox says the same security procedures are followed for all of Pruitt’s travel. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt flew in coach-class seats on at least two trips when taxpayers weren’t footing the bill, despite claims he needed to travel in first class at government expense because of security threats. Copies of Pruitt’s official schedule released following a public records request show flights made in August and October to Oklahoma on Southwest Airlines, which doesn’t offer premium-class seats. READ MORE: At least 5 probes underway into EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s conduct The Associated Press had reported that an EPA official said Pruitt sometimes sat in coach on personal flights using frequent flyer miles accrued by one of his senior advisers. The official spoke on condition of anonymity citing fear of retaliation. EPA confirmed that Pruitt flew on a companion pass. Spokesman Jahan Wilcox says the same security procedures are followed for all of Pruitt’s travel. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now