Orbitz Quick Reference Guide for UC Riverside

Orbitz for Business online booking tool is customized for the University of California travel program.  You can access Orbitz through the Connexxus Portal.

TRAVEL PROFILE
Your travel profile is managed at the Connexxus Portal, by selecting the “Profile” link in the blue horizontal menu bar. Information entered into this profile is forwarded to all Connexxus Travel Agencies and will automatically be transferred to your new trips.

HOW TO ASSIGN A TRAVEL ARRANGER
At UC Riverside, Travel Arrangers (aka Travel Coordinators) are established for each traveler through iTravel reimbursement system by the SAA.  This information is automatically fed to Connexxus each night, therefore travelers should not establish travel arrangers on Connexxus or Orbitz.

ARRANGING TRAVEL FOR OTHERS

• Click Change Traveler above the flight search area.
• Select or enter the full name of the traveler (assigned to you through iTravel) you will be booking for.

TRIP PAYMENT
•Airfare may be charged directly to the University credit card (ghost card) if your travel is booked by your travel coordinator.
•You may also charge your personal credit card (T&E corporate card or personal credit card ).
•Credit cards entered in your Connexxus profile will be displayed in Orbitz.

Connexxus SUPPLIERS
Orbitz is programmed to highlight Connexxus preferred suppliers:
Air–American, Southwest, and United
Cars–Enterprise, Hertz, and National
Hotels–Starwood, Wyndham Worldwide, and many Marriott hotels

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