✈️ Announcing VCU’s New Delta Airlines Partnership
We are excited to announce a new corporate agreement with Delta Air Lines, designed to bring exclusive discounts and elevated perks to VCU business travelers. Whether you’re flying domestically for a conference or heading overseas for research, this partnership makes your university travel smoother, more comfortable, and more cost-effective. Exclusive Perks on Your Next Trip […]
Navigating VCU Travel: What You Need to Know About Driving Your Personal Vehicle (Plus a New Mileage Threshold!)
Planning upcoming university travel and wondering whether you should take your own car or book a rental? Virginia Commonwealth University’s Travel Standards and Guidelines are designed to ensure our travel is cost-effective, efficient, and compliant with state and federal regulations. To make your travel planning smoother, we are highlighting the core rules for using a […]
European Union (EU) Delays Border Checks: What the New Pauses Mean for Your Next Trip to Europe
Despite the official September 6 grace period coming to an end, the European Union has hit the brakes on its massive digital Entry/Exit System (EES). Facing imminent travel chaos, system crashes, and furious pushback from the airline industry, European authorities have quietly granted a reprieve to nine Schengen countries. Which Countries Are Delaying Controls? Nine […]
Need a Ride? Enterprise Offers Free Pickup Service!
If you’ve ever needed to rent a car locally you know the first logistical hurdle: How do I actually get to the rental lot? Before you book a pricey rideshare or haggle with a friend for a ride, remember Enterprise’s long-standing signature perk.: They will pick you up at no extra cost!! How the Pickup […]
Unlocking Efficiency: Hybrid Rental Vehicles
For years, selecting a hybrid at the rental counter felt like a special treat—a high-tech premium reserved for luxury upgrades or specialized eco-conscious tiers. Times have changed. Hybrid technology has transitioned from a novelty to the industry baseline, transforming how major rental agencies classify and distribute these fuel-efficient vehicles. Hybrid rental vehicles are no longer […]
Amtrak to suspend Virginia-to-D.C. service for critical track upgrades Oct. 16–26
Amtrak will temporarily suspend rail service between Virginia and Washington, D.C. from October 16 through October 26. This ten-day service disruption is connected to the multi-million dollar infrastructure initiative, known as Pause for Progress, reported earlier this year. Passengers traveling to and through the region should prepare for route changes and possible train cancellations. The […]
Streamlining Your Expense Experience: What’s New in Emburse (Formerly Chrome River)
We’re constantly looking for ways to make your day-to-day tools easier to navigate. We’ve made a few quick visual updates to the Emburse Tile Mosaic. These changes will appear in the mobile app as well as the desktop version. What’s Changed? What This Means for You Nothing about the underlying system is changing! All core […]
Navigating VCU’s Updated Travel Policy: What You Need to Know
Virginia Commonwealth University has updated its Business-Related Travel Policy. The revisions do not restrict business travel; instead, they modernize language and clear up gray areas around flexible work. What Stays the Same The core philosophy remains: spend university funds prudently on travel that directly aligns with VCU’s mission. Key procedural baselines include: New Rules for […]
Unlock Fast-Track Southwest A-List Status for VCU Business Travel
Frequent flyers at VCU have another reason to book their next trip on Southwest Airlines. A new business promotion lets you fast-track your way to VIP treatment and bonus rewards points on trips booked and flown before October 31. Whether you travel occasionally across the state or fly nationwide every month, this promotion makes elite […]
✈️ Announcing VCU’s New American Airlines Partnership
We are thrilled to announce a new corporate agreement with American Airlines to bring exclusive discounts and perks to VCU business travelers. Whether you’re heading across the country for a conference or flying overseas for research, traveling on university business just got smoother, cheaper, and a lot more comfortable. What’s Included in the New Agreement? […]
