Guides - Airline Tickets - Center For Integrated Plasma Studies (CIPS)

Purchasing an Airline Ticket Online

The traveler obtains an internet fare quote with travel dates, flight times, carrier, flight numbers, and all ticketing costs. To obtain this quote, the traveler would book – but not complete – the transaction on the internet.
The traveler provides the quote to an approved travel agency to see if the agency can meet or beat the internet price. If the agency cannot meet or beat the internet price, the traveler can proceed with the internet purchase. The traveler will subsequently need to reference the travel agency name and fare quote on the Travel Voucher.
The traveler personally purchases the internet ticket using his or her individual State Travel Card (US Bank VISA). The traveler accepts full responsibility for changes or cancellations to the internet ticket in accordance with the restrictions for that specific ticket and internet site.
The traveler will not be reimbursed for the internet ticket charge until after he or she has returned from the trip.
If your University business trip involves airline travel, please note that most carriers place new emphasis on abiding by stated check-in times. This means that your late arrival at an airport may translate to being bumped from your scheduled flight. Further, if you miss a flight due to late check-in, you may be liable for additional ticket costs. We encourage you to verify, and follow, your individual airline check-in requirements.
Complete guidelines to internet ticket purchases are available on the STMP web site.