Travel | BYU-Idaho

# Travel

A resource for university employees as they request, plan, and prepare for travel.

## Announcements & Updates

New Workday System Training

By 
Travel Department

December 18, 2025 01:10 PM

A quick overview of the updated Workday system trainings that highlights what's new while helping users navigate familiar features with confidence.

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TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID

By 
Travel Department

December 10, 2025 02:55 PM

WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026.

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The U.K. requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Visit Country

By 
Travel Department

November 17, 2025 03:01 PM

Beginning January 8, 2025, the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) will require an electronic visa called an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) in addition to your US Passport.

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## Types of Travel

The Business Purpose determines approval routing and the ledger that is used for accounting and reporting. It is ****crucial to select the appropriate Business Purpose**** when submitting your Spend Authorization.

Student-Related Travel

Quick reference guides and checklists for all Student-Related Travel, including student day travel, student overnight travel, academic tours, and performance tours.

Student Travel

Employee Business Travel

Quick reference guides and checklists for Employee and Faculty Business Travel, as well as department retreats.

Employee Travel

International Travel

Know Before You Go guide, country risk ratings, checklists, and instructions for applying for International Travel.

International Travel

Faculty Professional Development and FLF Travel

Guides and checklists for Faculty Professional Development (FPD) and Faculty Learning Fellowship (FLF) travel.

FLF Travel

Create Spend Authorizations

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Book Travel

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Create Expense Reports

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## Who to Call

Spend Authorizations

****Travel Administration**** 
(208) 496-1974 
(208) 496-1975 
traveladmin@byui.edu

Booking & Travel Logistics

****Procurement, Travel, and Contract Services**** 
(208) 496-2340 
traveloffice@byui.edu

Expense Reports & Reconciling

****Accounting Office**** 
(208) 496-1997 
expensereports@byui.edu

Fleet Services

****Fleet Services**** 
(208) 496-2561 
UOBSCFleetServices@byui.edu

Credit Cards

****Financial Services**** 
(208) 496-1901 
financialservices@byui.edu

## Travel Resources

Emergency Protocols

The Student Emergency Protocol document provides a standardized framework for responding to immediate threats to student health, safety, and institutional security.

Emergency Protocols

Travel Resources and Tips

Resources and travel tips about airport services, international travel, arrival and check-in, and more.

Travel Resources and Tips

Travel Policy and Procedures

Read more about travel policy and procedures.

Review the Travel Policies and Procedures