Travel Services

Connexxus and Direct Bill

Connexxus is the UC systemwide online travel portal used for arranging business-related travel for faculty, student field study, staff, and hosted guests. Connexxus:

• Securely stores a full traveler profile that manages all preferences (travelers should match the name shown in under Connexxus “My Profile” to government issued ID's for airport security);
• Allows you to make travel arrangements either online or through an agent by phone;
• Searches full airfare inventory, using a well-established, fully tested search engine;
• Highlights and allows you to take advantage of all UC-negotiated discounts;
• Automates Business and Travel Accident Insurance coverage at no cost for employees and students;
• Has built-in reminders about compliance with UC travel policy

All airfare, hotel reservations, and car rentals should be booked using Connexxus.

The Direct Bill ID system allows for business related airfare to be directly charged to the University. The system validates chartstrings and posts charges to departmental ledgers in a more efficient manner. A valid, unique Direct Bill ID will be required to confirm each airline ticket paid for by UC Berkeley.

Travelers may also continue to purchase airfare using a personal or University issued US Bank Visa credit card and be reimbursed for the cost of airfare after the trip.

Other travel related expenses, such as hotels or car rentals, should be paid for by the traveler and reimbursed after the trip.

If you have questions or issues relating directly to Connexxus or the agencies within the travel portal, please send an e-mail to connexxus@berkeley.edu for assistance.