Senator Thomas: Governor Took Pricier Flights On 4 More Trips

South Carolina state senator who accused Gov. Mark Sanford of breaking the law by using pricey airplane tickets says he has discovered additional flights that violate rules requiring officials use lowest-cost travel.

By: Associated Press | News Channel 7
Published: August 24, 2009

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina state senator who accused Gov. Mark Sanford of breaking the law by using pricey airplane tickets says he has discovered additional flights that violate rules requiring officials use lowest-cost travel.
Republican Sen. David Thomas said Monday that Sanford flew business class on trips to Austria, Japan and China, Germany and Poland that cost taxpayers nearly $14,000 more than economy class.
Thomas, who is running for Congress, earlier reported two trips that cost taxpayers an extra $13,700.
Sanford has said the costly seats were needed for the governor to be well rested.
Sanford spokesman Ben Fox said Monday the governor had no additional comment.
Sanford has been under scrutiny since he revealed a yearlong affair in June.

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