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When you arrange UCSD business travel through UCSD's partner travel agency Balboa Travel:
- You must have an event number (generated when you use TravelLink to preauthorize the event).
- A service fee applies. All travel agencies and many travel Web sites charge service fees.
The UCSD Travel Team works with Balboa to keep fees low. UCSD's partner agency service fees remain highly competitive compared to other agencies and other university travel programs. In addition, UCSD travelers, travel preparers, and the university benefit in other important ways when you use Balboa Travel.
Tip: You can keep service fees to a minimum by avoiding changes to your itinerary and using electronic rather than paper ticketing.
Balboa Travel's service fees and areas of specialization |
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Type |
Domestic |
International |
| Agent assisted
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$30 |
$45 |
| Online |
$12 |
$12 |
State fares
State fares are now purchased online. If you require assistance, the fee is $25. |
$12* |
$12* |
| Consolidator |
$30 |
$45 |
| Refunds/ voids |
$15 |
$15 |
| Two-for-one airfare |
$30 |
$45 |
| Hotel only |
$15** |
$15** |
| Car only |
$15** |
$15** |
Campus delivery: Most tickets are issued electronically. When necessary, tickets are hand delivered at a cost of $5 per ticket. Delivery fee is billed directly to the traveler. Express delivery rates are based on the best available rate to Balboa. |
Areas of specialty: Balboa Travel offers a UCSD-dedicated reservation team, discount hotel rates, assistance with passports and visas, and up-to-date travel advisories.
Balboa Travel also has a complete Meeting Planning division to help you plan conferences and group meetings. |
*State fares: Balboa Travel offers special fares contracted by the state of California. Although limited to certain destinations, state fares are fully refundable and may be the lowest available fare. |
**Note: Service fees for hotels and rental cars apply only if the request is NOT accompanied by airfare booking. |
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