Annual Survey for UC’s Systemwide Travel Program

Annual Survey for UC’s Systemwide Travel Program

The systemwide travel program offers University of California (UC) travelers across all 10 campuses and various medical and research centers access to many value-added benefits, such as priority boarding, preferred seating and other upgrade opportunities.

In an effort to manage ongoing relationships with major airlines, hotels and car rental companies, UC Travel is assessing the program by conducting a survey. Please complete the survey here by February 23, 2024. *extended deadline*

In appreciation of your time filling out the survey, a drawing will be held for the following items:

  • Grand Prize: One winner will get two United Airlines tickets anywhere United flies
  • Five additional winners will receive a Southwest Airlines status upgrade to “A-List”. Only UC email addresses will be eligible for these giveaways. Below are full Terms & Conditions.

GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The Grand Prize for one winner will be TWO (2) United Airlines tickets for travel anywhere United flies. Other prizes include: FIVE (5) Southwest Airlines "A-List” status upgrades. Status upgrades will be awarded based on traveler’s current status and will go up only to A-List with Southwest Airlines. Terms & Conditions are as follows: UC employees will automatically be entered in the drawing by providing a valid UC email address after filling out the "Annual Travel Survey (2023)". Only UC emails will be eligible; The survey will close on February 9, 2024, after which winners will be randomly selected; Winners must claim prizes by the date indicated in the prize notification or they may forfeit the prize. In the event the first winner does not claim the prize by the deadline, another winner may be drawn; Prizes are subject to the restrictions and rules imposed by the airlines, including expiration dates, security fees, security requirements, and reservations. Blackout dates may apply for the free airfare tickets; Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash or credit and may be subject to change without notice; Prizes do not include any additional expenses, including, but not limited to, incidentals, meals, telephone charges, travel insurance, souvenirs, and transportation (except airfare for the Grand Prize); All taxes are the sole responsibility of the winners. The fair market value (FMV) of the grand prize ticket may be reported on the employee W-2 in the year that the prize is awarded; The FMV for the United Airlines tickets is $3,875 per ticket (total of $7,750 may be reported for 2024); Participation in this drawing and acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Central Travel Office to use the winner’s name, campus and/or any statements made by winner regarding the drawing or travel program for promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation; Winners will be informed individually and then announced through the travel distribution list and newsletter. All entrants will be added to the program distribution list. The Central Travel Office decision is final with respect to all matters relating to awarding of the prizes and shall not be subject to review or appeal. By participating, UC employee agrees to these Terms & Conditions and agrees to accept all decisions of the UC Central Travel Office in regard to this drawing. Disclaimer: the drawing component of this survey is not meant to serve as a “charitable raffle” pursuant to Cal. Pen. Code section 320.5.

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