Parkside

  1. Southwest Airlines Updates: Assigned Seating and 2026 Rapid Rewards Promotion

    February 4, 2026

    Assigned Seating Southwest Airlines implemented assigned seating for its flights beginning January 27, 2026. This change represents a shift from the airline’s previous open‑seating model. Travelers can review details about […]

  2. Invoice Enhancements from Fox World Travel

    January 30, 2026

    Beginning in early February, Fox World Travel will launch a custom invoice enhancement developed exclusively for the Universities of Wisconsin. Travelers and arrangers will now automatically receive invoices for voided, […]

  3. ORD–LAX Travelers: Free United Economy Plus Upgrade

    January 22, 2026

    Travelers flying United Airlines between ORD and LAX may receive a complimentary upgrade to United Economy Plus when booking through the approved travel program. What to know: United flights only […]

  4. IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2026

    January 14, 2026

    Effective January 1, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced updated standard mileage rates. Business Rate: 72.5 cents per mile (an increase of 2.5 cents from the 2025 rate […]

  5. Travel Advisory: Ongoing Flight Delays Following Shutdown Resolution

    November 14, 2025

    Travel Advisory: Ongoing Flight Delays Following Shutdown Resolution Although the federal government shutdown has ended, airlines and the FAA are still working through several days of operational backlog, resulting in […]

  6. Additional Travel Authorization Guidance for Frequently Asked Questions

    July 2, 2025

    UW Parkside Additional Travel Authorization Guidance for Frequently Asked Questions   Effective July 1, 2025, all university-related travel must comply with travel authorization requirements. Spend Authorizations are Required for All […]

  7. University of Wisconsin – Parkside Travel Authorization Procedure

    July 1, 2025

    Subject: New Travel Authorization Procedure for FY26 Sent: Friday June 20, 2025 From: Meredith Maseman, MBA, MPAcc, UW Parkside Controller To: All University Staff and Faculty, As we prepare for […]

  8. New Universities of Wisconsin Travel and Expense Policy is Approved and Published

    June 24, 2025

    The new policy SYS 405, Universities of Wisconsin Travel and Expense Policy, has been approved and published. You may view the updated policy at the following link:  SYS 405 (new): https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/universities-of-wisconsin-travel-and-expense-policy/ On the effective date of July 1, the […]

  9. Hertz Contract Update

    June 3, 2025

    As of May 2025 there is a new Hertz contract in place. The contract code did not change, however the rates have been adjusted to meet market standards. As a […]

  10. Travel Policy and Workday Changes – at a glance

    May 21, 2025

    Key Policy & System Updates Note: This information is subject to change, but is accurate as of 5/21/2025 Effective Go-Live: July 7, 2025 Questions: uwstraveloffice@wisconsin.edu Topic Change Type Current State […]