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Chrome River rolled out a helpful new feature that allows users to duplicate a submitted Trip Authorization (TA) report. This new feature can help Delegates and Travelers alike to reduce the amount of time you spend creating TA reports. Learn about the use cases for this feature and how to use it on the Training team’s website.

Travel Arrangers with Egencia Guest profiles prior to March 31, 2023, will find their legacy guest traveler profile deactivated. Effective April 3, the new guest process involves creating a temporary profile unique to each individual guest traveler. Review the new process here.

Are you brand new to IU Travel, or could you use a quick reference? This new, interactive video covers expense reporting for both reimbursements and IU-paid expenses on in-state trips.

• Click here to view the new Travel Expense Report Quickstart Guide

Traveling out of state? Before booking your trip, ensure you’re up to speed on Trip Authorization by enrolling in this self-guided, interactive TA course.

• Click here to enroll in the course

On Monday, November 7, Pre-Approval reports in Chrome River transitioned into Trip Authorization: a more intuitive report containing expense tiles for per diem, mileage, and conference registration. Trip Authorization is no longer required for In-State Trips. Click here to learn more about TA.

IU Travel Management has partnered with Southwest Airlines to provide access to SWABIZ: Southwest's business travel booking tool that comes pre-loaded with negotiated rates and links directly to your rapid rewards account. Click here to learn more!

Uploading receipts is a snap with Chrome River SNAP app! This free app available on iOS/Apple and Android devices allows users to upload photos of physical receipts directly to Chrome River while on the go. Uploaded receipt images are housed in the Receipt Gallery within Chrome River and are accessible to anyone with access to the expense owner’s account. Learn more about CR SNAP.

Travelers nationwide are experiencing flight delays and cancellations. For trips booked in Egencia, please make sure you have enabled notifications in your Egencia profile settings. Travelers can opt in to receive alerts for check in reminders, gate changes, baggage claim reminders, flight cancellation alerts, and flight delay alerts via text message or email. This can be toggled in either the Egencia desktop or mobile app. Learn how to opt in.

When applying for a passport, there are two routes you can take.

1. Apply for a passport directly at the US Post Office or
2. Use the CIBT contract for expedited service. IU has negotiated discounted fees for expediting services for passports and visas via CIBTvisas. Click here to access the CIBTvisas portal.

Please visit https://overseas.iu.edu/planning/passports.html for more information.

Beginning May 7, 2025 a Real ID-compliant driver's license, permit or identification card will be required to board commercial flights. Visit the Indiana BMV Real ID resource page to learn how to meet this requirement before the deadline.