Traveling to the U.K.? What U.S. Citizens Need to Know About the New ETA Requirement
If you’re a U.S. citizen planning a short stay or business trip to the United Kingdom, there’s an important update you’ll want on your radar. Traditionally, U.S. travelers have not needed a visa for short visits to the U.K. That hasn’t changed—but entry requirements are evolving. Instead of a visa, most travelers will now need […]
Travel Update: Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Now in Effect
Effective today, January 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines has ended its open-seating policy and now utilizes assigned seating for all flights. To ensure compliance with university travel policies, please keep the following in mind when booking business travel: For more details on these service changes, visit the Southwest Airlines Customer Enhancements page.
Become an Emerald Club member today for rental car benefits!
Enterprise Mobility, which includes Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rentals, is a preferred vendor for vehicle rentals and offers substantial savings and benefits for both University related-business and personal travel. Through its Emerald Club Royalty Program, our travelers receive faster and more convenient rental privileges. Sign up to be an Emerald Club member to receive the […]
Guidance for Changing or Cancelling Airline Tickets
Delta Air Lines has recently updated its “No-Show” policy. To retain the full value of your ticket- either for a refund or future travel credit- you must cancel or make changes to an existing ticket prior to original flight departure time. Effective January 12, 2026, Delta will be implementing new technology that will automatically update […]
Virginia Mobile ID is Now Available!
If you have a valid Virginia driver’s license, then Virginia Mobile ID (mID) makes carrying your ID more convenient, more secure and much less stressful. The mID is a controlled digital method (QR Codes) for verifying your identity at places like TSA checkpoints, with Virginia State Police, at DMV centers, and pilot ABC stores. Virginia […]
✈️Southwest Airlines is now a preferred Travel Vendor!
We’re pleased to announce that Southwest is now a preferred vendor for airline travel, offering benefits for University business travel. Benefits include: If you have any questions, please reach out to the VCU Travel Team at [email protected].
🕒 Last Procurement Virtual Office Hour of the Year
As we prepare to close for winter break, we invite you to join us for the final Procurement Virtual Office Hour of the year. This session is a great opportunity to: Join Us Every Tuesday | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | via ZoomOur Virtual Office Hour connects you directly with Procurement Services specialists for real-time support and guidance. […]
Hertz is Now a Preferred Vendor for Rental Cars!
We’re pleased to announce that Hertz is now a preferred vendor for vehicle rentals, offering substantial benefits for both business and personal travel. Hertz will join Enterprise and National as a solution to VCU’s vehicle rental needs while providing highly competitive, discounted rates. To take advantage of VCU’s discounted rates and other contract benefits, please make […]
TSA introducing $45 fee option for travelers without REAL ID
Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who are unable to present an acceptable form of ID, including a non-REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID, an alternative identity verification system. TSA encourages travelers without REAL ID to pay the fee online before traveling. Travelers who undergo TSA Confirm.ID processing […]
New Mobile App for Emburse Enterprise (Chrome River)
Emburse Enterprise will soon retire the legacy Chrome River Snap application and will fully migrate to the new Emburse Enterprise mobile app on January 31, 2026. This modernized app delivers enhanced security and compliance, an intuitive user experience, and AI-powered expense automation. Key features include smarter receipt capture, streamlined pre-approval processes, and simplified expense report […]
