The University’s managed travel program is designed to meet the travel needs of individuals who travel on official University business. Lehigh has partnered with CTP who has over 33 years of experience in serving Higher Ed. for over 185 institutions. Booking through Concur/CTP allows the University to exercise a strong duty of care, which includes the benefit of quickly locating and assisting traveling employees in times of emergency. For any questions about Lehigh's Travel policy please review Lehigh's Travel & Expense Policy
If you do not currently have a Lehigh Concur travel profile, please create one before attempting to book travel.
Questions: For travel related questions, please reachout to Lehigh's Purchasing Services at intrvl@lehigh.edu
Travel Agency Fee Structure: Use Lehigh University’s preferred provider, Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) and their Concur system to book domestic and international travel. Please use this link for a detailed view of CTP's fee structure.
Group Travel (10+): When needing to book group travel, to help expedite the request, please complete the Group Travel Request Form
Price Matching: If you find the exact airfare priced differently from CTP, please send na.pricematch@ctptravelservices.com an email requesting a price check. Provide screenshots with what you found and where in comparison with what CTP has listed on their site. CTP will get back to you within 2 to 4 hours.
Unused Tickets: "Unused" airline tickets are a credit to an airline that resulted from canceling a changeable, but non-refundable ticket. If you have unused travel credits available, we encourage you to use them for any upcoming university travel. Unused credits can be viewed in your Concur Profile under “Unused Tickets”.
Small International Flight Carriers: If you are searching for a small, international flight carrier and are unable to find them in Concur, please reach out to a CTP Agent for assistance.
Fly America Act: For information on the Fly America Act, please visit https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/travel-management-policy-o...
UPCOMING TRAVEL REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge
Please visit United Airlines for more details on the UA 2024 MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge, offering top-tier flyers of many other airlines a comparable status in the MileagePlus program. This offer is valid for requests received between January 5, 2024, and December 20, 2024.
SkyMiles® Medallion Status Match Challenge
The Medallion Status Match Challenge is a program designed to give you the opportunity to switch your airline loyalty to Delta. If you currently have elite status with another airline, we will give you the equivalent Medallion Status for 3 months — complimentary. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your complimentary status past 3 months if you successfully complete the challenge.
Hilton Honors Status Fast Track
Unlock instant Silver status with Hilton Honors, thanks to an exclusive partnership with CTP and Hilton! Register today to enjoy perks like a 5th night free and a 20% bonus on base points, all available through December 31, 2024. Plus, stay just 8 nights by the end of the year, and you’ll earn Gold status through March 2026, bringing even more benefits like daily food and beverage credits, room upgrades (when available), and an 80% bonus on base points to make earning reward nights even faster. Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to elevate your travel experience!
Linkedin Travel Learning Courses:
In this course, Tom Geller outlines what you need to do before, during, and after your business trip to keep yourself comfortable, meet your client's or employer's objectives, and take care of your home while you're away. Learn the tools you need to stay in touch with the office, and find out how to pack a "go bag" that prepares you for business.
In this course, Rowena Hennigan, a remote work expert and seasoned traveler shows you how to set yourself up for success so you can deliver your best work—and travel while doing it.