Travel Promotions

The Procurement Service Center’s managed travel program regularly offers promotions available to university employees through our valued travel partners. These include benefits that can be used for personal as well as business travel. Be sure to check back to this page regularly for new and updated promotions.

Rental Car Promotions

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Airport Parking Discounts

Discounts on parking near Denver International Airport are offered to all University of Colorado employees. Vendors provide shuttle service with baggage assistance from their lots to the airport terminals. All partner vendors operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long. Parking availability is guaranteed as part of our agreements, but reservations are available and recommended.

Promotion from the Parking Spot: Traveling this Fall? Stay twice 9/15 to 11/15* to get Platinum status for 2026! Learn more HERE!

Find more information on our Airport Parking page

Airline Carrier Promotions

United Airlines: 

Break from Business. Relax and recharge with savings on personal travel. Take a break from business—you’ve earned it. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway or epic adventure, the University of Colorado's relationship with United Airlines saves you up to 10% on your personal travel when you book by December 31, 2025. To get started, visit united.business/breakfrombusinessdiscount.

Check out this information sheet for more detailed information.

American Airlines:

Now through Oct. 31, eligible travelers with status on select other airlines will enjoy an exclusive status match offer — plus something extra to enhance their journey. Registration is required by Oct 31.

• For AAdvantage Gold® and AAdvantage Platinum® status equivalents
  Their loyalty deserves more. We'll match their current status one tier higher in the AAdvantage® program. 
• For AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status equivalents
  We'll match their status to the equivalent AAdvantage® tier, plus they'll receive exclusive Flagship® lounge Single Visit Passes as a welcome gift. 

Travelers can enjoy immediate status for four months with the chance to keep it for longer through the Instant Status Pass™ promotion. Please make sure you register using you CU work email address by Oct. 31. 

Register Here!

Here's how it works:

The Instant Status Pass™ promotion is our status challenge, allowing your travelers to experience complimentary status immediately while earning Loyalty Points to extend it for longer. 

• Travelers will have four months from registration to earn Loyalty Points. 
• Loyalty Points can be earned multiple ways, including flights or by engaging with our partners.  
• If they reach a Loyalty Point goal at the end of the four months, they'll enjoy status until March 31, 2027. 

The more Loyalty Points they earn, the higher their status can be — all the way up to AAdvantage Executive Platinum® status.  

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Hotel Promotions

University of Colorado employees and student are invited to receive instant Marriott Bonvoy™ Silver Elite status and benefits.

Silver Elite benefits:

• 10% bonus points on stays
• Priority Late Checkout
• Ultimate Reservation Guarantee

Register by December 31, 2025, to enjoy this exclusive offer.​ Learn more HERE. 

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