Planning
Real ID Requirement
Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Read the announcement.
Planning University Travel
The University of Wisconsin System has a managed travel program with a variety of carefully selected contracted vendors. Use of these vendors is required for reimbursement.
Contact your institution’s travel manager or request a training if you have further questions after viewing the information on this site.
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New HRS Payments Growth Chief Knackstedt Sees Opportunity In Recovery
16 June 2021 | 5:20 pm
When corporate travel industry veteran Kurt Knackstedt recently took over as chief growth officer for HRS's Payment Solutions business unit, it became the latest step in his long and varied career in corporate travel. Knackstedt spoke with BTN payments and technology editor Adam Perrotta about his plans for building out HRS's payments offerings as the return of corporate travel accelerates.
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Star Alliance, SITA, NEC Unite to Expand Airport Biometric Tech
16 June 2021 | 4:55 pm
The Star Alliance has signed an agreement with airline IT provider SITA and technology firm NEC Corp. to expand the use of airport biometric processing technology.
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Flight Centre Partners with HotelHub
16 June 2021 | 2:40 pm
Flight Centre Travel Group has signed a deal with aggregator technology specialist HotelHub to provide booking content for Flight Centre's travel management brands, including FCM and Corporate Traveler.
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Troop Partners with Riskline for Destination Safety, Security Data
16 June 2021 | 11:10 am
After partnering with Thrust Carbon earlier this month for meetings emissions data, meetings technology provider Troop has partnered with security insight firm Riskline, allowing Troop to incorporate verified destination safety and security data into its platform, the company announced.
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Southwest Resuming Operations After Glitch Causes Ground Stop
15 June 2021 | 7:35 pm
Southwest Airlines reported that it was "resuming normal operations" on Tuesday afternoon after a technical issue led the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a nationwide ground stop for the carrier.
Beginning on January 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
56 cents per mile driven for business use, down 1.5 cents from the rate for 2020,
Planning Resources
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TI Mobile
Travel Incorporated Mobile App
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Best Parking
Steers drivers towards the cheapest and most convenient parking facilities in 105 cities and 115 airports through North America.
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GasBuddy
Find Local Gas Prices
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GateGuru
Airport Info & Flight Status
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iExit
iExit tells you what’s coming up in real time when driving on the interstate. Search for your favorites.
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Mile IQ
Catch every drive automatically. Report every mile painlessly.
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SeatGuru
SeatGuru was created to help travelers choose the best airline seats and in-flight amenities.
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TripLingo
Talk like a local.
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Uber
Everyday cars for everyday use. Better, faster, and cheaper than a taxi.
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Waze
Waze is one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation apps. Join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money on their daily commute.
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Yelp
The free Yelp mobile app is the fastest and easiest way to search for businesses near you.