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Travel Services |
The Travel Services Office handles policy administration, hotel and car rental discount programs, and the audit and reimbursement of travel expenditures. Travel Requisition, Statement of Travel Expense, and the Employee/Student Participant forms are available on-line.
IRS Decreases Business Mileage Rate for 2010
The IRS has announced that the standard business mileage rate for transportation expenses paid or incurred beginning January 1, 2010, will be 50 cents per mile, down from 55 cents per mile in 2009. Still use the 2009 rate for mileage reimbursements originating in that year.
With appropriate approval, airline reservations and direct payment for local hotel room/ room tax can be arranged through either of our two preferred travel agencies, Flite II and Traveline.
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NEWS!
—Continental Airlines is offering travelers flight re-accomondation to and from various weather-impacted airports. Visit Continental.com for details.
—Both Continental and Delta Airlines have increased their fees for checked baggage. Visit their websites for details.
—The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented new security procedures from December 25, 2009 that may delay/impact travel, especially flying to/from certain international destinations. Please visit the TSA for more information.
—The IRS personal vehicle mileage reimbursement for 2010 will be $.50 per mile. Statements of travel expense obtained online will be modified to reflect the new rate. Be sure to use the older, 2009 STE for travel occurring that year.
—Get covered, get your card! The Case 2009-2010 insurance card for renting vehicles on official university travel within the United States is now available.
—The Travel Office is pleased to announce the new Case Western Reserve University Hotel Reservation Program. Offered through our partner, Hotels.com, this program makes booking hotel rooms quick and easy and is available to students and employees using a personal credit card or T&E card. Users can submit for reimbursement when certain Booksmart discount rates require prepayment. Access Booksmart®
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Important Travel Links:
National Weather Service Forecast Office - Cleveland
Current U.S. Airport Delays From FAA
NOAA Aviation Weather - Turbulence, Icing, and Convection Information
Join Continental RewardOne Program and Help Case
Documentation Update
Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States. Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate. The original birth certificate or copy may be used.
Effective Jan. 23, 2007, all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda must present a valid unexpired passport to enter the United States when arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere. This applies to all travelers including children and infants. The passport issuance process can take 4-6 weeks. Additional information can be found through http://travel.state.gov
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