Article 24
1. The second sentence of Article 8 (2) of Annex VII shall be replaced by the following: "However, if the distance of the outward and return journey is 800 km or more, payment for officials in categories C and D shall be based on the cost of a first-class ticket. Where calculation on these bases is not possible, the terms of payment shall be fixed by special decision of the appointing authority." 2. The following second subparagraph shall be added to Article 8 (2) of Annex VII: "Where the distance by rail between the official's place of employment and his place of origin exceeds 500 km and in cases where the usual route includes a sea-crossing, he shall be entitled, on production of the tickets, to reimbursement of the cost of travel by air in the class immediately below luxury class or first class."