Travel

Experience exceptional travel savings. Fly, drive and stay all over the world with Procurement Australia/FCM flexible and powerful Travel solutions.

ASA has select travel partners who provide discounted travel and special offers to our member schools: Flight Centre Management (FCM) and Procurement 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.

Procurement Australia

ASA now has a membership with Procurement Australia (PA).

Procurement Australia will provide ASA schools value driven procurement solutions that are both cost-efficient and time saving.

ASA travel program will access Procurement Australia’s exclusively negotiated rates and discounts.
In 2008 Procurement Australia (PA) selected FCM to be their travel supplier to facilitate the discounts PA negotiated with a range of suppliers.
Schools can have a minimal annual travel budget but enjoy the same level of discount a company who spends $42m on travel, due to the aggregated negotiating power of PA.
PA offers its members exclusive discount levels unmatched by any other educational member-based organisation.
Schools that currently access these discounts are saving 12% on average across their travel expenditure
There are no lock-in contracts or upfront sign on costs for schools.
All schools need to do is register to book with FCM, your school will then have access to the following discounts when purchasing travel via FCM –

Unlock Exclusive Airline Savings with Procurement Australia

Procurement Australia has negotiated an extensive range of point-of-sale discounts across leading domestic and international airlines, providing ASA with access to exclusive travel savings when booking through FCM.

These negotiated fares offer an opportunity to reduce travel costs while accessing competitive airline pricing, helping ASA maximise value from every business trip.

HOTELS
The PA Hotel Program supports safe and cost-effective travel for members via exclusively negotiated rates at over 90+ hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea and discounts across 10 hotel chain groups representing over 18,000+ hotels globally. Enjoy discounts of up to 25%.

CAR RENTAL
The PA partnership with Hertz and Avis, gives quick, secure, and safe car rental deals in 145 countries, with rates staring from $17 per day.

Procurement Australia has over 300+ suppliers with the Travel Category, only one of many cost saving benefits for schools. View the PA website to see what other discounts can be tapped into – not just travel. www.paltd.com.au

FCM

ASA’s partnership with FCM remains strong, providing access to all Procurement Australia discounts.

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.

Case study
St Vinnies have saved $25 000 in the six months since coming on board with FCM, find out how.

Benefits

Student Group Travel

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.

FCM take pride in designing custom experiences that align with your class research objectives, and provide students with 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.

Personal Discounts

The FCM corporate benefits expert consultants are your ticket to accessing discounts and benefits on your next holiday, exclusive to employees of existing corporate clients of Flight Centre Travel Group.

As a Flight Centre corporate benefits member you’ll enjoy:

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

Q. How do I access discounts and benefits?

A. You must be a current club member or employee of an existing corporate client of a Flight Centre Travel Group brand.

Call 1300 174 589 to book with one of our dedicated Flight Centre Corporate Benefits travel agents, using the same email address you signed up with.

Q. Where can I access Flight Centre Corporate Benefits?

A. You can only access member benefits via our dedicated Flight Centre Corporate Benefits team. Email corporatebenefits@flightcentre.com or call 1300 117 501 to book. Benefits cannot be redeemed online.

Q. How many times can an employee/club member access benefits?

A. You have unlimited access to benefits provided you meet eligibility criteria.

Q. What happens if I am no longer an employee or club member? Do I lose access?

A. If you leave your employment or club, you will lose access to benefits. Any benefits claimed or applied during your time of employment or membership will remain valid.

Q. How can I redeem my $50 welcome voucher?

A. Upon signing up to Flight Centre Corporate Benefits, you will receive an email with your $50 welcome voucher code. When booking your next holiday over $500, simply quote this code to the dedicated Flight Centre Corporate Benefits team to redeem your $50 off. Ensure that you use your voucher before its expiry date to avoid disappointment.

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