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Written by John Mayfield
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Wednesday, 18 July 2007 |
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If you require more assistance regarding any of the information below, please use the "Ask PPS" button on the menu to the left. Scroll to "Ask Travel" or call 940-565-3200.
PPS Travel Services are available to assist UNT employees in making purchases directly related to traveling on behalf of the University and System. The goal is to minimize out of pocket costs for the individual. A Travel Advance Card is similar to a prepaid credit card. When you get ready to travel, PPS can issue a Travel Advance Card with a credit limit set to accommodate purchases that need to be made while away from home. Types of purchases can include but are not limited to lodging, meals, ground transportation, and incidentals. PPS travel services can also assist you in making pre-travel purchases such as for airfare, lodging rental car, meals and incidentals expenses.
Travel on behalf of the University is governed by policy and state statutes. Travel training is required for those whose primary accountability includes making travel arrangements for faculty, staff, or students.
Certain group travel arrangements that involve a contract or qualify for a group discount must utilize the ePro requisition system. Travel services can help you to determine the most efficient way to make travel related purchases.
Effective September 1, 2009, New Travel Procedures Sept 1, 2009
NEW - UNT International Faculty and Staff page - contains important information about International trips. Be sure to check it out.
Visit the FAQ , forms and tutorial section for more detailed information regarding Travel Services.
New Requirements for Booking Airline Travel The Secure Flight Program is a phased-in-partnership program between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airlines. Airlines began implementing the changes in Spring 2009. Travelers will be asked to provide their name as it appears on the government ID they plan to use when traveling. All passengers will be required to provide their date of birth and gender. The Secure Flight Program is scheduled to be fully implemented in early 2010 for all domestic flights and the end of 2010 for all international flights.
Additional information can be found on the TSA website: http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2009/0521.shtm
Information for specific airlines and their requirements are linked below:
American Airlines:
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/utility/secureFlight.jsp&anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=secureflight
Southwest Airlines: http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/security_procedures.html
Delta Airlines:
http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/online_reservations/about_reservations/secure_flight/index.jsp
United Airlines: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,53067,00.html
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 September 2009 )
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