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. CTM Names New Global Sustainability Head

    26 May 2022 | 3:45 pm

    Corporate Travel Management has named John Nicholls as global head of ESG and sustainability, a new role at the travel management company. 

  1. Study: Smaller U.S. Cities See Largest Airfare Increases

    26 May 2022 | 1:40 pm

    Secondary and tertiary markets are seeing the largest year-over-year increases in average U.S. airfares, according to a report released this week by CheapAir.com. The company assessed 128 million airfares in April in cities across the United States, it noted in the report.  

  1. UAE-Based OTA Musafir Signs with Mastercard

    26 May 2022 | 11:25 am

    Dubai-based online travel agency Musafir is partnering with Mastercard to digitize payment flows and launch "new innovative payment products" for both corporate and leisure customers, the agency announced.  

  1. Alaska Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike Absent New Agreement

    25 May 2022 | 3:45 pm

    An overwhelming 99 percent of participating Alaska Airlines pilots voted to authorize a strike if a new employment contact cannot be reached and the National Mediation Board permits such an action, the Air Line Pilots Association, which is representing the Alaska pilots, announced Wednesday. About 96 percent of members participated in the vote.  

  1. Survey: Buyers Value Traveler Wellness but Note Little Budget Support

    25 May 2022 | 2:00 pm

    While travel buyers rate traveler well-being near the top of their priorities—higher than savings or policy compliance—a significant percentage also report lower levels of support from their company on enacting well-being policies, according to a BCD Travel survey of 118 travel buyers.  

Beginning on January 1, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
58.5 cents per mile driven for business use.

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.