On September 1, 2018, UCLA and UCSB will begin their transition to UCPath. During this transition, there will be limitations on the access to the Pre-Trip Authorization (PTA) system for new employees. Instructions are provided below in case you are required to book airline tickets for new employees during this period.
| Who’s Impacted: | New employees hired between August 31 – September 21, Employees requiring change to their employee profile |
| Which Campus: | UCLA and UCSB |
| When: | 8/31/18 - 9/21/18 |
To request a direct billed reservation for a new employee (hired between 8/31 and 9/21) or an employee who does not have a profile with the UC Travel Center, please call (310) 206-2639 or email travel@finance.ucla.edu, and a Corporate Agent will contact you during business hours.
UCLA: During this period, direct billed airfare booking for new employees or employees who do not have a profile with the UC Travel Center can only be booked through the UC Travel Center. You will not be able to book through the CONNEXXUS Portal unless you use a personal credit card. Reimbursement for the airfare will be issued after the trip has been completed.
UC Santa Barbara: If no Tracking Number is available, the UC Travel Center will accept your U.S. Bank Travel and Entertainment credit card.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Diana Rapista after August 27, 2018, at drapista@finance.ucla.edu, Manager for UC Travel Center.
Thank you,
The UC Travel Center
