Fee changes:
- Air transaction fee: from $8 to $10
- *NEW* Hotel and Car booking transaction fee: $2
Egencia continues to be a preferred travel partner because of its:
- Access to the most comprehensive and competitive travel options based on USI’s best practices.
- Preferred rates at more than 34,000 hotels across 170 countries.
- Up to 20% savings on top air routes negotiated with Egencia’s airline partners.
The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries will need a travel authorization to enter most European countries. Visit the official ETIAS website for more information.
- Available now: Contour Airlines daily service between Owensboro Regional Airport and Chicago O'Hare
- Available 9/4/24: American Airlines daily service between EVV and Chicago O'Hare
Beginning May 7, 2025 -- U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights
Go to myUSI and click the Egencia icon to access the University's corporate online booking tool, which can be used to book:
Important Notes:
1. Basic economy is not available for purchase through Egencia.
2. Basic economy is cheaper because it is non-refundable and non-changeable, regardless of the reason for being unable to fly. For these reasons, it is highly recommended that you NOT purchase basic economy.
3. Beginning May 7, 2025, the TSA will require every air traveler 18 and older to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license.
Important Notes:
1. Conference lodging rates available -- Book lodging directly with the conference hotel or housing bureau
2. Conference lodging rates unavailable -- Book lodging using Egencia or another provider
3. View USI’s best practices when booking shared lodging such as Airbnb
Important Tips:
1. Avoid non-refundable lodging rates.
2. If check-in will be after 10 p.m. local hotel time, then contact the hotel to notify them so you won’t be identified as a “no-show.”
3. Remember that cancellation times refer to the local hotel time and not Evansville time.
Book domestic train tickets using Egencia
Book international train tickets using another provider
Arrange out-of-state vehicle rentals (See section Vehicle Rental for more info)