Booking Tips and Suggestions

Helpful Hints

  • The Lightning Portal is designed for round-trip domestic flights. If you are traveling Internationally, it is recommended to call a CTP agent.
  • Use the Fare Forecaster function to get a fast overall view of multiple flights with date flexibility (to assist with the Spend Authorization).
  • You may call a CTP agent during regular business hours; you will not be charged a fee unless you purchase a ticket over the phone.
  • The flights displayed in Lightning are based on the Ithaca College Policy. Basic Economy Flights are purposely blocked.
  • When searching flights, extend the travel times to ALL for a broader search and allow the system time to fully load.
  • Each price displayed is one way until both segments are placed in the cart. Once the desired flights are selected, bypass the seat selection screen to see the final total. This allows for multiple airlines and more flexibility.