AAPS Annual Meeting 2007

Air Travel

Discounted air fares are available for attendees traveling to/from San Diego for the 2007 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. To take advantage of these discounts, call the official AAPS travel agency, Carlson Wagonlit, and mention this meeting. You may also call the airlines directly. Certain restrictions apply and seats are limited. Times are listed as Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Carlson Wagonlit

PH: (866) 412-7957 in the U.S.
PH: (304) 876-8635 outside the U.S.
EM: sismith@carlsonwagonlit.com

9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Thursday
9:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday

American Airlines

PH: (800) 433-1790
5:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday – Sunday
Authorization #A60N7AA

United Airlines

PH: (800) 521-4041
8:00 am – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday – Sunday
Meeting ID #564YR

Car Rental

Hertz is the official car rental company for the 2007 Annual Meeting and Exposition. These rates are available one week prior through one week after the AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition and include unlimited free mileage. Be sure to mention the Meeting CV #031L0004 to receive the discounted rates.

Rates

	Daily (per day)	Weekend (per day)	Weekly (5-7 days)
Economy 2 Door	$36.00	$21.00	$144.00
Compact 4 Door	$41.00	$23.00	$154.00
Midsize 2/4 Door	$46.00	$25.00	$175.00
Special Sporty	$48.00	$28.00	$185.00
Fullsize 4 Door	$51.00	$31.00	$196.00
Premium	$57.00	$39.00	$257.00
Towncar	$82.00	$63.00	$350.00
4-Wheel Drive SUV	$57.00	$57.00	$288.00
Minivan	$57.00	$57.00	$288.00
Convertible	$57.00	$57.00	$288.00
Expedition 4WD	$93.00	$93.00	$463.00
Navigator 4WD	$129.00	$129.00	$644.00
X-Capacity Premium SUV	$102.00	$102.00	$510.00

Hertz

PH: (800) 654-2240, U.S. and Canada
PH: (405) 749-4434, outside the U.S.
Online: www.hertz.com
Meeting CV #031L0004
Advance reservations are recommended.

Ground Transportation

For ground transportation, consider the San Diego Trolley light-rail system. With stations all over town, the red trolleys are a fun way to get around town. The San Diego Trolley connects downtown and the Mission Valley area, and links downtown with Mexico and East County communities.

Another rail choice is the North County Coaster which runs 43 miles along the coast and stops in downtown San Diego, Old Town, Sorrento Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside. At the end of the line, the Coaster connects with the Metrolink rail system for routes to Orange County and Downtown Los Angeles.

City buses, taxis, pedicabs, horse drawn carriages, ferries and water taxis are also available. For more information relating to the trolley, buses and Coaster, contact the Metropolitan Transit Service (MTS) at (619) 233-3004 or visit www.sdcommute.com.

Airport Transportation

Shuttle bus and taxi service is available on the Transportation Plaza across from Terminals 1 and 2 at the San Diego International Airport. The Flyer (MTS bus route 992) directly serves the airport and downtown area. Cost is approximately $2.25 one-way. For more information, visit http://www.san.org/airport/ground_transportation/public_transportation.asp

AAPS Airport Shuttle

Shuttle bus service will be available from the San Diego Convention Center to the airport on Thursday, November 15 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for $5. Payment will be accepted on-site at the Tour Desk located near the Registration Area at the Convention Center.

Tour Desk hours are

Sunday, November 11
7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Monday, November 12
8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, November 13
8:00 am – 1:00 pm

AAPS Convention Center Shuttle

Taxi Service

Around San Diego and at the San Diego Convention Center, taxis are plentiful, but it is wise to call ahead of time for a taxi, especially on weekend nights.

Yellow Cab

PH: (619) 234-6161

American Cab

PH: (619) 234-1111

Orange Cab

PH: (619) 291-3333

San Diego Cab

PH: (619) 280-5555

USA Cab

PH: (619) 231-1144

Look what’s new for 2007 AAPS Annual Meeting & Exposition Attendees!

Funded by a Grant from

Remote Airline Check-in Service

That’s right! You can now check-in at the San Diego Convention Center and bypass the airport lines! This unique service allows you to check your bags and receive your boarding pass at the convention center, leaving you more time to visit the convention floor or take in more of what downtown San Diego has to offer.

Participating Airlines (Domestic flights departing after 12:00 noon only)

AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, jetBlue, Northwest and United

Rates:

Pre-Enrolled – $10 per passenger
Day of Departure – $15 per passenger

Normal airline baggage constraints apply, up to two (2) bags, 50 pounds per bag weight limit. Payment requested in Cash Only.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm (Pre-Enrollment)
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday, November 15, 2007 – 6:00 am to 1:00 pm

Pre-Enrollment: In order to expedite the check-in process, we would strongly encourage that you pre-enroll for our service. Simply fill out the form below and return to our Customer Service Agent located at the Airline Check-In area at least on day prior to departure.

Safe and Secure

The first TSA Approved remote skycap service.
All agents are highly trained and credentialed to issue boarding passes and print bag tags on demand.
Proprietary sophisticated technology is used to ensure accurate, safe and secure multi-airline baggage check-in and transport to the airport.

Flights may be checked in anytime the day of departure. Luggage must be checked a minimum of three hours before scheduled flight departure.

Location of Service: Location to be determined by Show Management

Questions or Comments on the service may be directed to sdcc@airportbags.com. Please make sure to refer to your event at the San Diego Convention Center

Download the Airline Check-In Pre-Enrollment Form