Travel Tools


There are many Web sites travelers find useful when planning a trip. We've listed some of our favorites below.

Currency Converters:
Olsen & Associates

Maps:
Campus Maps
United States Maps
Global Maps

Time Zones:
U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock Time
Time Zone Converter

Travel By Car:
Mileage Calculators
Road Construction Information (click on "Road Construction Projects" in middle of page)

Travel By Plane:
Airline SeatGuru
Airport Codes
Flight Tracker
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Travel Health & Safety:
Centers for Disease Control Travel Information
U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs

Trip Planning:
Foreign Language Translator
TRAVEL NEWS
TSA Passenger Screening Update
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October announced the final rule for the Secure Flight program, which is designed to enhance the security of domestic and international commercial air travel through the use of improved watch list matching. (more)
Delta Introduces New Account-Linking, Mileage-Transfer Capabilities for SkyMiles, WorldPerks Members
Airline continues 2009 program alignment to create improved frequent flyer experience. (more)
A New Face in Travel Services
Travel Services is pleased to welcome Daria Pivirotto to the department.  Daria comes to us from US Airways at the University Park Airport and will be working in Travel Services as a Travel Coordinator, supporting the online booking tool and other types of travel.
Important Things to Remember
Don't forget to update all travel related profiles such as Travelport and National Car Rental with current expiration dates for driver's licenses, credit cards and any changes in membership numbers for airlines or hotels.  If the information on file is not correct, it will  not pass to the vendor correctly and cause problems.(more)
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