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3 November 2026

Explore current travel perks for Colorado staff and students

Discover how Colorado employees and students can lock in airline cuts, free Wi‑Fi, hotel elite status, and car rental perks before the deadlines expire.

Explore current travel perks for Colorado staff and students

The Procurement Service Center (PSC) runs a managed travel program that delivers regular promotions to University of Colorado employees and students. These offers cover both personal and business trips, letting you stretch your budget further whether you’re jetting off for a conference or a weekend getaway. Keep an eye on this page; new deals are added frequently, and many deadlines loom within the next few months.

Airline offers you can’t miss

United Airlines invites you to “break from business” with up to a 10% discount on personal itineraries. The saving applies when you book through the university’s corporate portal before December 31, 2026. To claim it, visit united.business/breakfrombusinessdiscount or the United Business portal and enroll using your university credentials.

Delta Air Lines runs a Corporate Leisure Program that piles extra miles onto your flight reward balance. Every dollar spent on a bundled package of flight, hotel, car, and activities counts as $1 Medallion Qualification Dollar, accelerating your path to elite status. Corporate travelers can also pocket up to $300 off a future vacation, and miles earned never expire. The promotion ends on December 31, 2026; more details are available through the PSC link.

Southwest Airlines has rolled out several perks: Rapid Rewards members now receive complimentary Wi-Fi on every flight, and elite status from another carrier can be matched to grant a 120-day trial of A-List or A-List Preferred benefits. Additionally, a limited-time offer lets you earn promotional A-List status and up to 20,000 bonus points by completing qualifying round-trips before October 31, 2026. Registration is required at /2026BizOffer, and bookings must go through Concur or Christopherson Business Travel.

American Airlines presents the AAdvantage Gold Instant Status Pass, which grants four months of Gold status upon approval. During this window you can collect Loyalty Points that may elevate you to Executive Platinum status as late as March 31, 2028. Registration is simple via the corporate portal at . This is an excellent jump-start for travelers aiming for high-tier benefits without the usual mileage accumulation.

Ground transportation and parking perks

Beyond the skies, the PSC program features selected rental car promotions that are refreshed on the News and Updates page. Subscribing to the PSC blog ensures you receive email alerts whenever a new discount surfaces. For those who drive to the airport, a dedicated Airport Parking page lists discounted lots and short-term rates, helping you save both time and money on the ground.

Hotel and accommodation advantages

The hospitality side of the program shines with a special Marriott Bonvoy offer. All University of Colorado employees and enrolled students can claim instant Silver Elite status, unlocking priority check-in, room upgrades when available, and bonus points on stays. To benefit, simply register before December 31, 2026 via the Marriott portal linked from the PSC site.

Remember to revisit the PSC portal regularly; promotions are updated often, and many have strict cut-off dates. Signing up for the PSC Blog on the News and Updates page guarantees you never miss a chance to stretch your travel dollars further.

Author

Grace Morrison

Grace Morrison from Glasgow, classically elegant, declined an editor’s promotion to lead a series on Clyde shipyards, reporting from the yards herself after a workers’ reunion. Advocates long-form accountability journalism rooted in place, and maintains a collection of handwritten oral histories gathered at community halls.