Travel
ASA has select travel partners who provide discounted travel and special offers to our member schools: FCM and Virgin Australia.
Sign up to FCM to book school groups, corporate or business travel, and access discounted fares from ASA’s partner airlines, Virgin Australia/United Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
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FCM
We have commenced a partnership with travel management company, FCM. As part of the Flight Centre Group, FCM offers strong buying power and competitive pricing with key suppliers.
At a glance
- experts in academic and school travel
- easy-to-use online booking tool
- personal support for complex bookings
- flexible payment and reporting options
- support in safety and risk, with 24/7 global support for corporate and group travellers
- discounted hotel rates/car rates and special airfare promotions through their global purchasing power.
St Vinnies have saved $25 000 in the six months since coming on board with FCM, find out how.
Benefits
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By encouraging more ASA schools to book through FCM, we can significantly enhance ASA travel procurement’s advantages. As a result, we will gain a stronger negotiating position with airlines, hotels, and land transport providers, leading to better financial outcomes for schools and the families of their students.
- We provide 24/7 global assistance for you, your staff, and your students, with easy accessibility via phone or email. Our safety procedures include –
- Advice, information, and visas before setting off for the trip.
- Risk monitoring and Crisis24 alerts on breaking events, news, and emergencies.
- Ability to track each traveller in an emergency.
- Support 24/7/365 days, for all situations.
- Access all your travel requirements in one convenient place with FCM simple and seamless travel booking technology.
- Schools will have their personalised Online Booking Tool (OBT) that showcases all airlines, routes, and includes exclusive ASA Virgin Australia point of sale discounts.
- Additionally, if your school has a Qantas Business Rewards Account, it can be easily integrated into the system.
- You will also be able to book hotels and cars in one easy booking.
- For added support, Travellers and Booking Arrangers can make travel arrangements with FCM’s knowledgeable consultants through email or phone.
Benefit from streamlined expense management processes for effortless financial transactions.
FCM’s AI Reporting offers real-time insights, identifying cost-saving opportunities, informing sourcing strategies and providing critical data for swift responses to incidents.
Schools will have access to reporting to show expenditure along with what airline credits they have available to use.
Book, modify, update, and access more features conveniently from anywhere, anytime.
With a specialized academic travel division, FCM caters to the diverse travel requirements of universities, research organizations, and schools, backed by extensive experience and knowledge.
The Flight Centre Corporate Benefits program ‘Travel Club’ allows ASA School staff to access discounts and benefits for their next holiday, see below for more information.
Services
For all group sizes, across domestic and international trips, FCM can help you plan and execute seamless group travel itineraries and unforgettable experiences. Their services include:
- group flights and accommodation
- tailor-made excursions
- coordinating excess baggage requirements
- Visa advice
- assisting with DFAT registration
- facilitating travel insurance
- 24/7 assistance.
Custom experiences
FCM take pride in designing trips that align with your research objectives and provide hands-on learning experiences.
Their interactive outdoor programs and exclusive tours are tailored to inspire learning among your students while ensuring their safety and security throughout the journey.
Each trip is thoughtfully customised, featuring meticulously curated itineraries that range from educational excursions to Canberra to thrilling ski trips in Japan.
Choosing FCM as your partner for academic and school travel groups, will create an extraordinary journey that leaves a lasting impression on students and educators alike.
Transition Arrangements
Orbit World Travel will continue to manage all current bookings made through Orbit, including bookings made prior to 14 August.
Personal Discounts
- An exclusive dedicated team of experts
- $50 Welcome Travel Voucher when you sign up
- Up to 10% off Cover-More Travel Insurance
- Access to member-only travel deals
- Arrangement of travel e-gift cards as prizes or gifts.
FAQS
Toolkit
Sign up
To sign up to FCM, or find out more, please email our Travel Procurement Manager, Karen Mantle, via kmantle@ascschools.edu.au
Virgin Australia
By signing up to FCM you can access discounted fares from ASA’s partner airline, Virgin Australia/United Airlines.
Discounted Lounge Access
Virgin Australia is offering ASA members discounted lounge rates, your Annual Membership fee will be reduced to: $379.00.
Our ASA Virgin Lounge Scheme Coordinator is Karen Mantle, kmantle@ascschools.edu.au
Singapore Airlines
By signing up to FCM you can access discounted fares from ASA’s partner airline, Virgin Australia/United Airlines.
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