A small number of Northwestern users have reported being unable to book travel through the “Not-Federally Funded” department through the Key Travel booking tool. This error results in the “Book” and “Hold” buttons being grayed out and un-clickable. Key Travel is aware and is working to resolve this issue. Should you need to book travel in the interim, please reach out to a Key Travel agent: northwestern@keytravel.com or 646-289-6820.
GeoBlue, the company that manages our international health insurance and assistance plans for eligible students and employees traveling abroad for university purposes, has changed its name to BCBS Global Solutions. Our coverage and benefits are not impacted by this change, but returning users will notice visual changes in both their App and web portal. See International Health Insurance overview. This plan is not impacted by Northwestern's switch to United Healthcare for domestic coverage.
Key Travel, Northwestern’s new travel partner, is now fully operational.
Northwestern provides faculty and staff access to travel agencies as well as numerous contracts and negotiated rates related to business travel for airfare, hotels (local, national and international) and rental cars. The Travel program also allows Northwestern faculty and staff to directly bill some travel expenses to their department/unit chart string rather than submitting requests for reimbursement.
Find information on your options to book travel, entertainment expenditures, and other travel-related benefits for faculty, staff, graduate students and guests traveling on behalf of the University.
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For help finding services or goods, assistance with contracts, payments, policies, travel arrangements or general questions, reach out to the Procurement and Payment Services Office.
