INTRODUCTION TO CONNEXXUS Fall 2010 1 Imagine a

INTRODUCTION TO CONNEXXUS Fall, 2010 1

Imagine a time when… • You can choose to make your travel arrangements either independently online or through a travel agent • You have more than one travel agency option and can search a comprehensive airfare inventory • You have a direct bill payment option for airfare with both Connexxus agencies • Traveler insurance is automatically registered upon completion of the travel booking • Travel agency fees are reduced • Real time access to UC negotiated discounts for airfares, hotels and car rentals at the time of booking Connexxus is your web portal for arranging business-related travel for faculty, staff, and hosted guests of UC Irvine 2

What is Connexxus? – Secure web portal for booking travel – Systemwide Initiative – UC negotiated discounts on airlines, hotels and car rentals Why use Connexxus? – – – UCI’s preferred method for making travel arrangements One stop shopping Online booking tool utilization mean lower transaction fees Direct bill airfare with both Connexxus agencies Travel data for sourcing 3

Connexxus Value Added Benefits • • 24 hour grace period to void non-refundable tickets through Connexxus Non-refundable unused ticket management system - unused ticket information visible in the traveler profile to be applied for future travel needs Complimentary room upgrades (when available) with Connexxus preferred hotels Late check-out (4 pm) at Starwood Hotels for Connexxus users Free car class upgrade when available for Connexxus preferred car renters (hybrids included) Automatically enrolled with UC Traveler Insurance if booked through Connexxus – no forms to submit Security advisements sent to travelers if an incident occurs prior to trip date, or if travelers are in affected area and need relocation or evacuation services Small business travel agency program for travelers using federal contract or EPA grants More Connexxus value added benefits are posted on UCI’s travel webpage 4

Connexxus Discount Programs For more information go to Connexxus Portal Partner Programs – Airline – International Air Consolidator – Car – Hotel – Rail Discount Range 2%-33% Up to 40% 15%-35% 10%-40% 15% 5

Who is eligible? • Open to all active campus employees • Any UCI employee who needs assistance accessing Connexxus may contact Anna Rager via telephone at ext. 3032 or through email at askconnexxus@uci. edu 6

First time users – Create New Account • Log into Connexxus from UCI Travel Web page – Travel Website 7

Connexxus Profile First Time Users • • Go to My Profile Verify Name Designate Travel Arrangers Enter optional personal information • Enter any loyalty program membership numbers (i. e. frequent flyer) 8

Connexxus Travel Help Desk • For questions or assistance regarding Connexxus login related items: Email: askconnexxus@uci. edu 9