Planning

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.

 

Business Travel News

  1. Amex GBT, Sabre Plan Long-Term Tech Collaboration

    3 December 2021 | 2:10 pm

    American Express Global Business Travel will make a "multimillion-dollar, long-term annual investment" to develop technology alongside Sabre Corp. over the next decade per an expanded partnership between the two companies, Sabre announced Friday.  

  1. Cape Air Names Linda Markham CEO

    3 December 2021 | 1:15 pm

    Regional U.S. carrier Cape Air president Linda Markham will assume the role of CEO on Jan. 1, when founding CEO Dan Wolf steps down from the position, the carrier announced. 

  1. Amex GBT Makes SPAC Deal to Go Public

    3 December 2021 | 10:40 am

    The company said the move would create the world's largest publicly traded business-to-business travel platform.

  1. United Adds 12 Corp. Participants to Eco-Skies Alliance

    2 December 2021 | 4:55 pm

    United Airlines announced 12 new corporate participants in the carrier's Eco-Skies Alliance program to collectively contribute toward the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel.  

  1. IATA Issues Travel-Ban Warning, Notes Continuing Air Recovery in October

    2 December 2021 | 2:50 pm

    Both domestic and international air travel capacity and demand on the whole continued to show month-over-month improvement in October, with progress seen "on the back of rising vaccination rates and deceasing air travel restrictions," according to the International Air Transport Association. 

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

Rental Vehicle vs. Mileage Cost Comparison Tool

Lodging and Per Diem Calculator

UW System Preferred Hotel Directory

  • TI Mobile

    Travel Incorporated Mobile App

  • Best Parking

    Best Parking

    Steers drivers towards the cheapest and most convenient parking facilities in 105 cities and 115 airports through North America.

  • GasBuddy

    GasBuddy

    Find Local Gas Prices

  • GateGuru

    GateGuru

    Airport Info & Flight Status

  • iExit

    iExit

    iExit tells you what’s coming up in real time when driving on the interstate. Search for your favorites.

  • Mile IQ

    Mile IQ

    Catch every drive automatically. Report every mile painlessly.

  • SeatGuru

    SeatGuru

    SeatGuru was created to help travelers choose the best airline seats and in-flight amenities.

  • TripLingo

    TripLingo

    Talk like a local.

  • Uber

    Uber

    Everyday cars for everyday use. Better, faster, and cheaper than a taxi.

  • Waze

    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.

  • Yelp

    Yelp

    The free Yelp mobile app is the fastest and easiest way to search for businesses near you.