The UC Travel Center is offering a series of travel related webinars. Please review the offerings below and register to attend any or all of them.
Travel Webinars (Descriptions/Registration Links)
These webinars are for UC users and open only to those with a UC email address. Click on the link next to the title/date/time you want to register:
October 20th
1030AM: Intro to Connexxus (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/iu3olhukdsvl&eom)
New to UC? New to Connexxus? Join us and explore the benefits of UC's managed travel program and how to get the most out of the Connexxus portal.
11AM: Travel Loyalty Benefits offered by UC Preferred Suppliers (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/r2icwrd63rym&eom)
Beyond discounts, our suppliers offer UC travelers plenty of advantages if they book within the system such as: priority boarding on Delta; accessible seat maps on British Airways (before they open to the public); upgraded status or status match opportunities; and much more. Join us and learn more.
October 27th
1030AM: Mixed Flights: why does Connexxus not allow it (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/htqwizce44qz&eom)
Understand inter-airline agreements (or lack thereof) and resulting guidelines offered by the airlines themselves. Explore challenges (and sometimes hefty airline fees) encountered by travelers who ignore suggested alternatives.
11AM: Rapid Changes in Airfare Pricing: should you cancel or rebook the ticket? (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/8fn6btkoe0h3&eom)
Are you a super shopper for travel arrangements? Things to be careful of if you shop/hold airline tickets with multiple suppliers. This session will showcase online tools for BCD Travel and Balboa Travel only.
November 3rd
1030AM: Connexxus Car Rentals: why are rates outside the system cheaper? (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/yhcqtfc2e0ia&eom)
Learn what you get by renting with Connexxus, from competitive rates that includes insurance to opportunities for upgrades and free rentals. Explore why UC has negotiated rates with Hertz, National, Enterprise, Dollar and Thrifty and why paying extra for insurance outside the system is not reimbursable by the campus.
11AM: Car Rentals: book and manage changes using online tools (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/4i3h18l5fz0n&eom)
Learn how to easily reserve a car with the UC-negotiated rates and benefits. Plans change, so we will also show the steps to change or cancel a car that was booked through the same online tools. This session will showcase online tools for BCD Travel and Balboa Travel only.
November 17th
1030AM: Connexxus Hotel Prices: authorized at any rate? (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/c482kh8av05y&eom)
Find out how to apply UC Policy when searching for hotels within Connexxus. Explore how the program offers access to all hotels and rates, UC discounts with Marriott, Starwood and Club Quarters, and why users should pay attention to rate rules during the booking process.
11AM: Hotel Reservations: book and manage rooms using online tools (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/nj6qbda2nzbq&eom)
Explore the varying rates offered by hotels and determine which options are best for your trip, while understanding how to seek UC-negotiated rates. Review cancellation policies, deposits, non-refundable rates, and how to identify when nightly rates change in the midst of your trip. This session will showcase online tools for BCD Travel and Balboa Travel only.
December 1st
1030AM: Booking Online vs. Live Agent: how to decide (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/5uq2gk9elvcv&eom)
Breakdown the advantages of having access to a full-service agency that offers both experienced travel agents and an online tool. Explore the reasons why a traveler may choose to call an agent rather than use the online tools.
11AM: Airfare Credits: how to monitor and use them (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/2rqxx3j2ejku&eom)
Business travel plans often change. Learn how to view credits that you have on file, why you may not see your unused credit, and explore some of the most common airline rules and fees for using your credit. This session will showcase online tools for BCD Travel and Balboa Travel only.
December 8th
1030AM: Intro to Connexxus (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/6iwilqfc2jft&eom)
New to UC? New to Connexxus? Join us and explore the benefits of UC's managed travel program and how to get the most out of the Connexxus portal.
11AM: Connexxus Airfare Pricing: is Connexxus really more expensive (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/4jojl0ynkj9z&eom)
Demystify long-standing Connexxus myth that airfare is more expensive and flight options are hidden within the program. Discover how airlines achieve maximum sales by managing every seat on every flight through a single distribution system
December 15th
1030AM: Southwest Booking Options: SWABIZ v. Agency (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/yfd1nrmu09v6&eom)
Explore the various booking options for Southwest airfare and how to determine the right, affordable method to book tickets on this popular airline.
11AM: Variances in Economy Airfare Rates: basic v. premium v. flat fares (https://cc.readytalk.com/r/pf63173lrei3&eom)
How do you make sure that the airfare you choose is right for you or your traveler? Also explore special fare offerings from Jet Blue and Virgin America exclusive to the Connexxus program. This session will only showcase online tools for BCD Travel and Balboa Travel.