The FAA is gradually reducing flight capacity by approximately 10% at several major U.S. airports due to staffing shortages. Travelers may experience delays, re-routings, or cancellations over the coming week. If travel disruptions cause added costs outside of your control, these are reimbursable with department/Driver Worktag Manager approval. Airlines are offering flexibility for flight changes and refunds during this time.
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Workday Expenses Central Audit – Data Enhancements
The Workday Expenses Centralized Audit web page hosts new expense report processing statistics, including actual daily average and median Expense Partner processing times for approved reports, along with the potential maximum processing time. This is part of ongoing improvements as the Travel and Card team strives to expand work capacity and customer service following challenges over the last few months.
Concur registration no longer available for new users
Concur self-registration is no longer available. Starting July 8, users will no longer need to register for Concur and will be granted access to the application based on their HR employment status. New users will not be able to access Concur until July 8. Other established users can book travel on their behalf during the interim.
Guidance on travel cancellations
There has been an increase in University travel cancellations due to the current financial uncertainty. Please reference the UW TravelWIse website for guidance on cancelling upcoming travel.
Travel and Card Policy Updates – October 2024
As of October 1, 2024, several changes were made affecting travel policy and expense reimbursement/payment approval guidance. These changes stem from the August 2024 update to the UW–Madison Remote Work Policy.
Travel and Card Policy Updates – July 2024
The Travel and Card team is pleased to announce several modifications to existing policies: Air Travel (UW-3016), Vehicle Use/Rental (UW-3019), Expense Reimbursement (UW-3024), and Non-payable/Non-reimbursable Expenses (UW-3026). This post includes a summary of the changes and impacts.
Travel agency transition to Fox World Travel is complete
The transition of individual travel services to Fox World Travel is live as of July 1, 2024. Any upcoming, previously booked reservations with Travel Incorporated were moved to Fox World Travel. All new reservations should be booked with Fox World Travel or in Concur.
Updates on travel agency transition to Fox World Travel
On July 1, 2024, UW System Administration’s required contracted vendor for individual travel, Travel Incorporated, will be replaced by Fox World Travel. Divisional travel coordinators must complete several time-sensitive tasks to prepare for the transition.
April 2024 Travel, Expense, and Card Policy Updates
The Travel and Card team is happy to announce updates and changes to the following policies: UW-3018 (Meals and Incidentals), UW-3022 (International Travel), UW-3024 (Expense Reimbursement), UW-3026 (Non-Payable/Non-Reimbursable Expenses), and UW-3075 (Official Functions and Expenses).
Transition from Travel Incorporated to Fox World Travel
On July 1, 2024, travel bookings managed by the Universities of Wisconsin required contracted vendor, Travel Incorporated, will be transitioned to Fox World Travel. Learn more on the TravelWIse agency transition webpage, which includes transition-specific webinar registration.