There have been several news stories over the last week about airlines adjusting their summer schedules. American Airlines has already cut 5% of their scheduled flights – a...
Anticipated Airline Schedule Changes for Summer 2023
UCLA’s Concur Online Booking Tool
UCLA’s Concur Online Booking Tool – Unavailable 2/15 – 2/18 Between Monday, February 15, 2021, and Thursday, February 18, 2021, UCLA’s Concur Online travel booking tool will be...
Displacement Accommodation Information
As Californians cope with both the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires across the state, the Central Travel Office and Risk Services are committed to meeting the needs of those...
UC’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The University of California is closely monitoring developments around the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019. Consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease...
Air Canada Reservations Alert
Please Note: Important Communication regarding Air Canada Reservations Air Canada will be upgrading their reservations system overnight on Nov. 18. The cutover is expected to last approximately 12...
California State Funds Prohibited for Travel to 11 States
The California Attorney General has formerly updated travel ban AB 1887, on state-funded and state-sponsored travel, to now include South Carolina. The State of California determined that the...
Significant Traveler Impact at SFO and LAX
Ongoing airport terminal renovations and construction at both San Francisco International (SFO) and Los Angeles International (LAX) will disrupt travel over the next few weeks and travelers are...
BCD Travel Bookings issue resolved
The following issue has been resolved - Any airfare tied to hotel or car rental bookings that have been changed or cancelled since June 11th must be reconfirmed...
UCSB Booking Procedures During Transition to UCPath
As part of the UCPath implementation, there will be a period of time when booking travel through Connexxus will be impacted. Please see the impacts and guidance for...
UCLA Booking Procedures During Transition to UCPath
As part of the UCPath implementation, there will be a period of time when booking travel through Connexxus will be impacted. Please see the impacts and guidance for...
Marriott Loyalty Program Temporary Disruptions
Marriott loyalty programs are uniting on August 18! Manage your account and reservations before planned, temporary disruptions starting August 15. While Marriott works to launch their new combined...
Significant travel impact on Southwest flights
Southwest has cancelled nearly 100 flights to take a closer look at similar engines on other planes. Additionally, more than 700 other Southwest flights will be delayed by...
Powerful Storms Impacting both the West and East Coasts
Excepted Service Delays & Cancellations The 4th Nor'easter of March will bring heavy snow, wind and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Meanwhile, California is expecting...
Virgin America Elevate Number No Longer Valid
Do you have a Virgin America loyalty number in your Connexxus profile? If so, please remove it prior to making reservations with Balboa Travel. Last Thursday, January 4th...
Virgin America Elevate Number No Longer Valid
Do you have a Virgin America loyalty number in your Connexxus profile? If so, please remove it prior to making reservations with BCD Travel. On January 4th, 2018...
San Diego International Airport to close at night for runway repairs
If you're planning to travel out of the San Diego International Airport during the next year, you may want to avoid late night flights. The runway is being...
Caution: Airlines selling more "no frills", highly restrictive “Basic Economy” tickets
United Airlines announced roll out of their no frills, highly restrictive, “Basic Economy” fares in more markets. What does this mean for UC travelers?
Possible degradation of user profiles
Please note: some users may have experienced a loss of profile data within the Connexxus profile, please check your profile prior to making travel reservations to ensure all...
Airlines Issuing Waivers for Hurricane Matthew
U.S. airlines have implemented travel waivers for flight changes that may impact travelers due to Hurricane Matthew. These waivers allow travelers to rebook travel to the Southeast and...
LaGuardia Airport Construction Causing Major Delays
LaGuardia Airport Construction Causing Major Delays for Taxis/Car Rental Transportation. Travelers using LaGuardia Airport in New York face gridlock trying to get in or out of the airport...