SOT 2007 Annual Meeting

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is located only 7 miles from the Charlotte Convention Center and Center City hotels. It provides non-stop service to 123 destinations worldwide via 607 daily flights and is serviced by eight major domestic carriers, two foreign flag carriers and seven regional carriers. For terminal and airline information, call (704) 359-4801 or visit www.charlotteairport.com.

Special Airfare Discounts
SOT has established discounted rates through American and United Airlines for travel originating in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Be sure to use the discounted reference numbers when making your reservations. You may book your ticket online, call the airline directly using the toll free numbers, or provide your travel agent with the reference/discount numbers listed below to receive the discount.

American Airlines
(800) 433-1790
Discount Code: A9637AF

American Airlines is offering a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare (except in Q & O Class). You may make reservations by calling the reservation desk (5AM–midnight CST) at (800) 433-1790 and refer to the discount code A9637AF. A $10.00 service fee per ticket will apply. You may also book your ticket online at www.AA.com (no service fee applies) and under the discount code section, type in A9637AF to receive the SOT discount.

United Airlines
(800) 521-4041
Discount Code: 5640W

United Airlines is offering a 2%-10% discount off the lowest applicable fare. You may make reservations by calling the reservation desk (Mon-Fri 8AM–10PM EST; weekends 8AM–8PM EST) at (800) 521-4041 and refer to the discount code 5640W. United does not charge a service fee to process tickets. You may also receive the SOT discount when you book your ticket online at www.united.com. On the main page, after you put in your arrival and departure information, it asks for an Electronic certificate or promotion code, please type in 5640W.

Carlson Wagonlit (formerly TQ3 Navigant)

Carlson Wagonlit is the official travel management firm for SOT’s 46th Annual Meeting. To take advantage of their services and savings, call toll-free (800) 525–6061, or direct (703) 276–2030, or (703) 276–2040 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time), ask to speak to Niki Markun or e-mail: NMarkun@carlsonwagonlit. To obtain the maximum discounted fares, call at least 60 days prior to departure. Lower fares are still obtainable up to 14 days in advance. Please note that Carlson Wagonlit charges a $40.00 service fee per ticket.

Before calling Carlson Wagonlit, please gather the following information:

• The desired dates of arrival to and departure from Charlotte
• Your home city or originating airport
• Your approximate time of departure from the originating airport
• The number of persons traveling (adults/children)
• Your method of payment, either credit card or check
• Your airline frequent flyer number(s)
• Identify yourself as a Society of Toxicology attendee. Carlson Wagonlit will find the best fare for you and e-mail you an itinerary.

Ground Transportation

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is served by the city bus service (CATS), taxi services and hotel shuttle services. All ground transportation is located on the lower Baggage Claim level of the Charlotte Airport’s terminal, with the exception of the city bus service.

Ride Share
SOT is offering a Ride Sharing program in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. One of the many great things about Charlotte, North Carolina, is how close it is to the work place for many toxicologists Avoid airport hassles and drive, and make it easier for other scientists to attend by sharing rides. Students especially appreciate ways to make the meeting even more economical. Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you can access the access the Ride Sharing program from the Annual Meeting section of the Web site. You can indicate whether you want to drive or be a passenger, and then see a list of others who have signed up. It will be up to you to match your plans with someone else whom is registered, and then to remove your names when you have travel plans in place.

Car Rental
Avis Rent A Car System is the official car rental company for the 46th Annual Meeting. SOT discounted rates, including unlimited mileage, begin at $43.99 per day. These special group rates are good one week before and after the SOT Annual Meeting so you can take in the sights and explore the surroundings at your own pace. Call Avis directly at (800) 331-1600 to reserve your car. Be sure to mention the SOT Avis Worldwide Discount Number (AWD) T534999. http://avis.com/AvisWeb/home/AvisHome.

Taxi Service
The 15-minute taxi ride to downtown will average $21+tip for 1-2 passengers, $2 for each additional person over 2 passengers. Cost and travel time depends on the time of day and traffic. Taxis are available curbside on the Charlotte Airport's baggage claim level.

Shuttle Service
Shuttle service to downtown Charlotte varies from $10-$12 one-way or $18-$20 round trip, per person. You can access the shuttle in the Commercial Lane located on the baggage claim level.

Please use the courtesy phones located in the baggage claim area of the airport to contact the shuttle companies. Payments are made to the driver in the form of cash, checks or credit cards.

Airport Shuttle
(704) 344-0744
Reservations Preferred—With a reservation in advance, the cost is $10 one way or $15.00 round trip. Without a reservation, the cost is $18 per person each way.

Altos Transportation
(704) 591-3055
Reservations Preferred—Cost for a town car with 1 to 4 passengers is $30.00 one way and $24.00 for the return trip. www.altostransportation.com

Delta Transportation
(704) 523-6565
Reservations are required in advance for car, van and limo services. Cost is $12 per person one-way or $18 per person round-trip.www.deltatransportation.net

Queens Transportation
(704) 752-9858
Reservations are not required for van services. Pick up a courtesy phone in the baggage claim area and dial 58. Mention you are with the SOT Annual Meeting and the cost is $24 round-trip and $14 one-way.

Public Transportation
Charlotte currently operates the largest transit system between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia. CATS (Charlotte Area Transportation System) is managed by the Public Transit Department of the City of Charlotte, and provides public transportation services throughout Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

The CATS bus line currently operates more than 40 routes county-wide, and transports more than 12 million passengers a year.

The Gold Rush is a rubber wheeled trolley service provided by CATS throughout the city with two circulating lines in Center City.

To maintain the transit connection between Center City and South End (while the Light Rail System is completed and the Historic Trolley is suspended), CATS offers a Gold Rush rubber-wheeled trolley service called the South End Shuttle. This service closely mirrors the Historic Trolley route, which is offline until late spring 2007. Hop off the Shuttle to enjoy antique shopping and fine dining in historic South End. The route showcases Charlotte’s growing, diverse community and introduces riders to the city’s smart city planning and transit.

The shuttle operates every half hour, seven days a week. Travelers between Morehead and Eleventh streets in Center City’s Free Fare Zone can ride free of charge. Riders between Atherton Mill and Morehead Street in South End will be charged $1. The shuttle operates from 7:00 AM, Mon–Fri and as late as 11:00 PM, Sat–Sun.

Charlotte Area Transit System
(704) 336-RIDE
www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS

Trains/Railroad
Amtrak provides daily passenger rail service to the north and south, with connections to the east/west lines accessing most of the United States, as well as its Piedmont train to Raleigh and Carolinian train to New York.

Amtrak
1914 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
(800) USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Charlotte Parking
Parking information can be found at:www.aboutparking.com