Planning Travel

American Express is now SCB's exclusive travel management services provider. We hope you will find their services fast and convenient.

If you do not wish to use American Express travel agent but book directly with American Airlines (online or by telephone), you may be eligible for a 5% discount off published fares.
SCB will receive credit for flights made under the group booking code, which may be used to help support travel for members from countries not defined as high-income. Special fares are available 21 June through 1 July 2006. Please specify code A1166BB when making your reservation (AA.com Discount Code + ).

How to use American Express travel management services:
Please use the information below to create your American Express account, and to begin making your travel reservations. You may wish to print this page for your records.

Before you begin booking, please create an account by logging into http://corp.americanexpress.com/rezplus and following these steps.

1. Click on "Book Now," then click on the "Create New Account" button at the bottom of the page.

2. Type the site id, conbio

3. Type the password key, travel

4. Click on "Continue"

5. Create a user ID and password. American Express recommends that your user ID be your last (family) name, the first initial of your first (given) name, and then the last four digits of your home telephone number.

For example, if your name is Joe Smith and your telephone number is +1 555-1212, your user ID will be smithj1212.

Please record your user ID. You will need this ID each time you book with American Express.

6. Complete the requested user information

Create a Traveler Profile

After you have created an account, please complete an online Traveler Profile form. This form includes your personal preferences (such as frequent flyer numbers and hotel and car award program numbers) and will be accessed by American Express travel counselors every time you book. Whether you make your travel reservations online or offline, all travelers should follow these steps to create a Traveler Profile.

1. After logging in with your user ID, click on "My Account" at the top of the Begin Search page

2. Use the links to access and edit passwords, email settings, travel preferences, and so forth

3. When you have finished editing each profile screen, click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the screen

Booking Travel

To book online, log into http://corp.americanexpress.com/rezplus

For 24-hour access to a travel agent, or for support with online bookings, call +1 888 762-8728

If you are an American Express Executive traveler, or if you need help with complicated reservations, call +1 866 271-2767

Click here to download a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), provided by American Express

Click here to download an online navigational tool, provided by American Express