1. INTRODUCTION TO CONNEXXUS
Fall, 2010

2. 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

3. What is Connexxus? Why use 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

4. More Connexxus value added benefits are posted on UCI’s travel webpage
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 (4pm) 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

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

6. 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 or through at

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

8. 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)

9. Connexxus Travel Help Desk
For questions or assistance regarding Connexxus login related items: