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American Pediatric Society
Society for Pediatric Research
Ambulatory Pediatric Association

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Contact Information

Mail Address:

Suite B-7
3400 Research Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX  77381 USA

Telephone:  281-419-0052

Facsimile:  281-419-0082

Email:  info@pas-meeting.org

 Transportation 

PAS Annual Meeting attendees can arrange travel at a discount through Association Travel Concepts. The ATC discounts apply May 1, 2002 to May 10, 2002 and the meeting package includes:

• Airline Discounts up to 15% off the lowest available fares—Tickets purchased at least 60 days prior to departure receive 10% off coach and 15% off first class; tickets purchased less than 60 days prior to departure receive 5% off coach and 10% off first class.

• Car Discounts—Special convention rates; ask your agent

• Zone Fares—region-to-region flat rates

• Consolidator and Net Fares—reducing the cost of high price tickets

ATC extras include:

• Advanced seat assignments

• Website that includes on-line reservations, maps, city and travel links

• Special meal requests

• Frequent flyer mileage updates

• Personal Profiles for repeat customers

Contact Association Travel Concepts at:

Phone:  800-458-9383
Fax:       858-581-3988
Email:    reservations@atcmeetings.com
Online Reservation System:  www.atcmeetings.com
  

 Travel Tips for PAS Meeting Attendees 

Nationally, new security regulations prohibit metal nail files, fingernail clippers, sewing scissors, razors or knives of any kind in carry-on luggage. We suggest that you double-check your suitcases, particularly shaving and cosmetic bags, briefcases or purses, to ensure that such items are in checked luggage.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises travelers to arrive at the airport two hours prior to any domestic departure, three hours prior to international flight departures to allow plenty of time to check luggage and go through the more intense security procedures.

Electronic tickets are valid and permitted under the new airport security requirements, however the FAA requires that travelers hold one of the following boarding documents to get past security: a receipt for an electron ticket; an itinerary generated by the airline or travel agency confirming an electronic ticket; a boarding pass; a paper ticket. Only ticketed passengers are now allowed in the gate areas.

Some airlines, including American and TWA, have eliminated food service on board flights. If flights overlap usual meal times, travelers might want to bring a meal or snack with them.

With the exception of Southwest, most major carriers have announced plans to cut up to 20 percent of their scheduled capacity. Before departing for the airport, verify with the carrier’s web site or reservations line that your flight is departing and that it’s on-time.