Travel News and Alerts

February 2023 - Loews Coral Gables selects Company of the Month: Loews Coral Gables Hotel has selected the University of Miami as its Company of the Month for February 2023! University of Miami travelers will be able to enjoy exclusive perks including a premium room upgrade and two complimentary bottles of water. To book a stay at the Loews, click here. 

November 2022 - Support for Travel Reservations made in September: Travel Inc. will support travel reservations made by University of Miami travlers prior to September 30, 2022. Those who have booked upcoming travel via Travel Inc. will need to contact Travel Inc. for any modifications that need to be made. You must contact Travel Inc., as World Travel will not havea access to those reservations. Read more here.

September 2022 - Advisory: Due to planned maintenance, the University of Miami Travel Portal (miami.edu/travelportal) will be unavailable starting Tuesday, September 27 through Thursday, September 29. On Friday, September 30, you may notice the Travel Portal has a new look and feel; however, the portal will maintain the same overall functionality. To book travel today and/or during the maintenance window, please call 1-888-206-6044 or email UMiami@worldtravelinc.com.

May 2022 - Newsletter, A New State of Business Travel and Travelers Beware: Highlights include tips that will simplify your travel reservation process while reducing the need to call a live agent, basic economy class ticket common restrictions, and an exclusive Southwest Airlines virtual meet & greet! Read more here.

April 2022 - American Airlines Extends Unused Ticket Expiration: American Airlines has extended the expiration date for qualifying unused business flight tickets to late 2022. Only tickets purchased using the University of Miami Travel Portal will qualify. Click here for details.

December 2021 - Wish it was easier to Cancel Your Trips? Now there's a better way: Canceling your tip has never been easier. Travel Incorporated releases new function, allowing travelers and assistants to cancel all or part of their trips directly via their eItinerary. See how here.

December 2021 - December University of Miami Travel Newsletter: How to make the most out of your Travel Portal experience and you're invited to an exclusive networking event by the NEW AC Miami Dadeland. Read more here.

August 2021 - Your Guide To American Airlines Purchases Through The University of Miami Travel Portal: When you book your business travel through the University of Miami Travel Portal, you'll receive exclusive discounts and benefits on American Airlines. Learn more about our exclusive business perks here.

July 2021 - Southwest Airlines Celebrates University of Miami Partnership with a Gift Card Raffle: The University of Miami and Southwest Airlines are officially partners! Discounts on Southwest Airlines for certain city pairs are available now through December 31, 2021, when purchased via the University of Miami Travel Portal. Full story found here.

April 2021 - University of Miami Updates COVID-19 Travel Guidelines: All University-related international and domestic travel must receive prior approval by the faculty or staff member's supervisor and the supervising dean or vice president. For faculty, approval must also be received from Faculty Affairs by emailing facultyaffairs.cg@miami.edu for Coral Gables and Marine faculty and MSOMFacultyTravelRequests@med.miami.edu for MSOM faculty. Necessary travel should be booked through the University of Miami travel portal. Full guideline found here.

December 2020 - United Airlines Offers Leisure Discount. University of Miami airline partner, United Airlines, offers University employees and students leisure discount through April 1st, 2021. More information found here.

November 2020 - Southwest Airlines New Routes Include Miami. University of Miami airline partner, Southwest Airlines, announces new services to Miami, Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride), Colorado, with one-way fares as low as $39. Full update and terms found here. Business bookings can be made on the University of Miami Travel Portal.

October 2020 - JetBlue Offers Employees and Students Leisure Discounts. Save an extra 10% on leisure hotel and car rentals when you book a JetBlue vacations flight + hotel package by 3/31/21 with codeCSSAVE10. Full update and terms found here.

July 2020 - AA Global Sales Update: Masks Required. American Airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings at airports and on board, effective July 29, 2020. Full update found here.

June 2020 - CDC: COVID-19 Information. See how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak:

• Considerations for Travelers—Coronavirus in the US
• COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country

April 2020 - All University-related international travel is prohibited. University-related domestic travel must receive prior approval by a supervising dean or vice president. Full guidance found here.

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