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  1. U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement

    August 14, 2026

    U.S. Citizens Traveling to the UK: New ETA Requirement If you’re a U.S. citizen planning a trip to the United Kingdom, you’ll likely need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before […]

  2. Mileage Rate Increase Effective 7/1/26

    July 29, 2026

    The IRS mileage reimbursement rate has increased to 76¢ per mile, up from 72.5¢, and is now available in Workday for travel occurring on or after July 1, 2026. Learn […]

  3. 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, […]

  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. 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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. Changes to Relocation Stipends via Expense Reports

    April 24, 2025

    As of May 1, 2025, E-Re Estimated Withholding will not be able to be added to any expense reports. The reasons for this change: Universities of Wisconsin wants to ensure […]

  9. Southwest Airlines Overhauls Policies: Baggage Fees, Assigned Seating, and More Changes Coming Soon

    March 13, 2025

    Southwest Airlines has announced several significant changes affecting its services and customer policies: Checked Baggage Fees: Starting May 28, 2025, Southwest will charge for checked bags. Only A-List Preferred members […]

  10. Revisions to Airfare & Meals/Incidentals Policy

    January 22, 2025

    Interim: Air Travel and Meal & Incidental Expense Policy Amendments | UW Policies Policy Changes: Air Travel Before/After Business Travel Dates: a cost comparison is no longer required for flights departing […]