TRAVEL INFORMATION

Airline arrangements

For travel information contact The Travel Authority, NAMIC's official travel agency, at (800) 428-6186. Several airlines are available for additional discounts to Philadelphia.

You will receive 7 percent off the applicable fares on Northwest Airlines, for reservations confirmed 30 days or more in advance. Travel dates covered are September 25-October 4, 2008. United Airlines offers discounts between 2 percent - 15 percent off applicable airfare, depending on class of service and date of booking. Travel discounts available between September 25, 2008 - October 4, 2008. Travel service fee is $35.00 per airline ticket.

If you prefer to call direct, refer to these codes:

• United Airlines
  (800) 521-4041
  File # 576WW
• Northwest Airlines
  (800) 328-1111
  NW World File #NYVQM

To utilize The Travel Authority services, call (800) 428-6186. They will be happy to assist with your travel arrangements.

Outside US & Canada, call (317) 844-8735 / fax (317) 573-0679

Reservation hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Ground transportation to and from Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport is an extensive network of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations working to get you where you want to go in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.

Taxi services can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway.

All Taxi rates are based per trip not per person. Most taxis can accommodate up to 3 passengers. In some cases certain vehicle types can accommodate 4 passengers.

$26.25 flat rate from the Airport to the Central Philadelphia Area. This area encompasses: Fairmount Ave (most Northern point), South Street (most Southern point) Delaware River (most eastern point) and University City/38th Street (most Western point) Any destination that falls within these boundaries are eligible for the Center City flat rate.

Other fares based on the meter which based upon entry (flag drop) is $2.30 and $2.10 per mile or portion thereof. In addition you will be charged an additional $1.50 Airport fee.

Should you need to pay by credit card please advise the dispatcher upon your arrival to the Taxi area as all companies do not accept credit cards or vouchers as a form of payment.

Sedan and Limousine services can be picked up at Zone 6 and Shared ride van services can be picked up at Zone 7 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway.

Ground transportation information hotline

To speak with a Ground Transportation Information representative regarding any information (215) 937-6958.

Ground transportation shuttle service providers

• AAA Airport One/Transline
  (215) 677-3544
• AA Direct Town Car/Aspire
  (215) 393-8118
• American Limo
  (484) 368-7041
• Atlantic Sedan Service
  (610) 659-8513
• Car One Sedan
  (888) 550-2271
• Lady Liberty
  (215) 724-8888

Trains - SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Schedule R1 High Speed Rail Line (Entrance on pedestrian bridges and commercial roadway) $9 one-way to the following convenient stops (an additional fare is required for connections on SEPTA regional rail lines):

• Airport Terminals A-East, B,C,D and E *
• Eastwick Station*
• University City*
• 30th Street Station (Amtrak)*
• Suburban Station* (connections to regional rail lines)
• Market East/The Gallery* (PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER & connection to Greyhound Bus Terminal)

*All Wheelchair accessible rail stations for disabled travelers.

• SEPTA Bus Routes from Airport: 37 and 108 (Zone 1)
  $2 one-way + $.60 for each transfer