Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I enter a one-way flight on a travel request?
A. Fully explain the reason for the one-way flight in the Comments field on Header 1. On the Basic Flight Info tab, you will be forced to put in a return date and time. Use the day the traveler will actually return from the trip. On the Detail Flight Info tab, the system will allow entry of one flight.

Q. Do I have to create a PeopleSoft travel request for an in-state trip if no state funds were used?
A. No. If no state funds are used, a PeopleSoft travel request is created for Out of State or International travel only.

Q. If I am creating a pre-approval request for a conference with lodging rates exceeding the state maximum, how do I notify Travel Audit of the higher room charge?
A. Fax a copy of the completed DA28   form and a copy of the conference brochure to Travel Audit.

Q. When a trip is complete, does the PeopleSoft travel request have to go back through the approval levels?
A. If the dates of travel have changed or the total amount of the trip is 10% different than what was originally approved, the request does need to go through the approval process again.

Q. What is the telephone number for Short's Travel?
A. (913) 384-4595