Turkish Airlines
Categories: Airlines, Travel Services
Social Impact Categories: Sustainability, Sustainable Purchasing
Contract Type: University Contract
This is a University-wide agreement for business flights.
Negotiated discounts of 2-10% and perks are available when booking airfare reservations through the university’s designated travel agency, CTP, using the online U-M Travel Booking Tool or via agent assistance.
Purchasing Guidelines
Refer to SPG 507.10-1 Travel and Business Hosting Expense Policy for guidance on booking travel for U-M business.
Ordering
- Use the Travel Booking Tool, CTP’s Lightning, accessible through Wolverine Access from the “Travel Booking” tile
OR
- CTP Agent Assistance
- Phone: (877) 804-3688 or (402) 252-4404 if calling internationally
- Email: [email protected]
- Request Form
Additional Information
In addition to negotiated discounts on applicable fare classes, the airline offers the university the following perks when booked through CTP.
Advantages
- Flexibility – Fare rules for re-booking, re-routing and refunds are far more flexible and convenient.
- Extra Baggage Allowance
- Corporate Help Desk
- Miles & Smiles Elite Corporate Card
- Lounge Access – The airline has lounges around the world in airports, with Corporate Elite Card and Miles and Smiles membership travelers will have access to the lounges.
- Exclusive Drive Service
Priorities
- Fast – Track – Corporate Members benefit from this service where available. Instead of regular passport control lines, travelers may use the fast track lines. Note – not available in USA due to TSA regulations.
- Priority Check-in – Travelers can make their check in at Business Class counters even if they fly in Economy. The airline has dedicated portals and gates in some airports.
- Priority Boarding – Travelers can make their boarding at Business Class counters even if they fly in Economy.
- Personal Touchpoint – The airline has help desks all around the world that travelers have access to if they need assistance.
- Seat Selection
- Star Alliance Member Benefits – As a member of Star Alliance, Turkish Airlines is fully integrated to Star Alliance mileage system and guests can accumulate or spend their miles within the alliance. In the USA, the major Star Alliance partner is United Airlines.
Sustainability
Learn more about Turkish Airlines’ sustainability initiatives.