The Department of Travel Management has partnered with several airlines to provide University of Miami faculty, staff, and students discounts for business. Flights may also be reserved for guests. All airfare for University Business must be reserved through The University of Miami Travel Portal. Group Travel of 10 or more may require additional consultation.
The University of Miami has entered into a discount agreement with American Airlines and their joint business partners: British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Japan Airlines. This partnership provides University of Miami discounts to all destinations from the United States, and provides University travelers additional perks. Discount agreement is for business travel only. *Basic Economy does not apply. Discounted rates are automatically applied when booking through the Travel Portal.
Booking American Airlines tickets through The University of Miami Portal provides travelers with additional benefits listed below.
After purchasing flights through the University of Miami Travel portal and selected the available seats, upgraded preferred seats can be assigned complimentary for University of Miami travelers, either by visiting aa.com or the American Airlines app. Follow this tip-sheet for assistance. (Note: this does not include Main Cabin Extra seats.)
AAdvantage Loyalty Program
If you are not already enrolled with the American Airlines loyalty program, AAdvantage, enroll today to start earning points and special unique benefits for business travel on American Airlines, OneWorld partners, and other participating airlines and partners. Travelers can learn more about the AAdvantage program by visiting the AA website.
Once enrolled, update your University of Miami travel profile with your frequent flyer number to earn miles toward all business travel.
Status Match Opportunity
Travelers who currently have status with competing airlines, as listed below, can request for a one-time status match through American Airlines if proof of comparable status is provided.
Current Status
Eligible* Status Match
Delta Silver Medallion,
United Premier SilverAAdvantage Gold
Delta Gold Medallion,
United Premier GoldAAdvantage Platinum
Name Change Waivers
Name change waivers for unused tickets can be extended for business travel. This benefit is ideal for unused tickets that are under a traveler no longer with the University or a traveler that will not need to travel by the unused ticket's expiration date. To request a name change waiver on an unused ticket, or see if your ticket is eligible, please contract Travel Management at travel@miami.edu.
Travelers can access leisure discounts* and so much more, on AA Vacations.
As part of JetBlue’s partnership with University of Miami; University travelers receive exclusive discounts to all JetBlue destinations. Discounted rates are automatically applied when booking through the Travel Portal. Discount agreement is for business travel only.
Add VIP perks & savings to your OOO. From resort credits and upgrades to welcome gifts and freebies, elevate your trip with exclusive, high-value resort perks worth $100 (or more!) that you can only get by booking with JetBlue Vacations to select resorts. Book now at jetbluevacations.com. Valid on travel through 6/16/2021. Terms apply.
The University of Miami has entered into a discount agreement with Southwest Airlines. Save your university money when booking travel through your preferred partnership with Southwest Airlines! Discounts available on Business Select® fares, Anytime fares, and select Wanna Get Away® fares to and from all Southwest Airlines domestic and international destinations until 12/31/2023. Discounted rates are automatically applied when booking through the Travel Portal.
Booking Southwest tickets through The University of Miami Portal provides travelers with additional benefits listed below.
The University of Miami has entered into a discount academia agreement with United Airlines and participating airlines. This partnership provides University of Miami discounts to all destinations from the United States, and provides University travelers additional perks. Discount agreement is for business travel only.*Basic Economy does not apply. Discounted rates are automatically applied when booking through the Travel Portal.
Get 5,000 bonus miles! In recognition of our relationship, United Airlines is offering all University of Miami employees and students traveling for the University the chance to earn 5,000 MileagePlus bonus award miles when flying for business. Simply register for this promotion, book your business travel and complete your flight by January 31, 2021 to receive your bonus miles. Make sure to register before you start booking. (https://promotions.united.com/offers/umwelcome) Review Terms and Conditions of our MileagePlus bonus miles offer here.
Terms and conditions can be found in accordance to each individual ticket type when booking on the travel portal.
Enjoy varying discounts on yourglobal travel in any cabin, except Basic Economy. Full offers & instructions found here.