AIR TRAVEL

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a world class facility that accommodates nearly 20 million travelers in nearly 450,000 aircraft operations per year. Located just 16 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh, it is easily accessible from downtown or most of western Pennsylvania’s major interstates. PIT is served by more than 20 air carriers. Despite its size, PIT is ranked highly in terms of customer satisfaction. It is equipped with over 100 shops and restaurants, as well as an extensive system of moving walkways to facilitate quick and effortless movement of travelers.

US Airways is offering a discount on First/Envoy Class or Lowest applicable Published Fares in F,C,D,A,B,M or U class of service:

5% off following all rules and restrictions

10% off with 60-day advance reservations/ticketing or per fare rule whichever is more restrictive.

Booking Class: Applicable Booking Class

10% off with 7-day advance reservations/ticketing required.

15% off with 60-day advance reservations/ticketing required

Booking Class: Y

US Airways is offering a discount on Unrestricted Applicable “Y” Published Fares:

10% off with 7-day advance reservations/ticketing required.

15% off with 60-day advance reservations/ticketing required

Booking Class: Y

US Airways’ Group and Meeting Reservations staff can assist you in obtaining flight, fare or availability information. Phone 1-877-874-7687 and reference Gold File Number 76673127.

United Airlines is offering U.S. attendees a 5% discount off any published fare, including First Class, in effect when the tickets are purchased, subject to all applicable restrictions and fare rules, or a 10% discount off applicable BUA fares in effect when tickets are purchased 7 days in advance, the reservations are made in “M” class or service and utilizing the MTGUA Unique Fare Basis Code. An additional 5% discount is applicable when tickets are issued 30 days prior to travel within the contracted travel period.

Reservations, schedule and ticketing information may be obtained by calling the Meeting Plus Reservation Center at 1-800-521-4041 (US and Canada) and referencing your Meeting Plus ID code 556AQ.

International attendees will receive a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fare (including Business Class), or a 15% discount off the fully refundable, unrestricted coach fare when they call their local United Airlines reservation number and refer to Meeting ID 556AQ. An additional 5% discount will apply when tickets are purchased at least 60 days in advance of travel dates. Discounts do not apply to Star Alliance or code share flights.

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS

Avis

At the time you make your airline reservations with US Airways, you may take advantage of special negotiated rates with Avis Rent a Car. Phone Avis at 866-629-6995. Reference SWD K509400.

If you will be traveling via another airline, Avis is also offering a special discount. Phone 1-800-331-1600 and reference AWD Number A606087.

National

National car rental discounts are available for SC2004 attendees from November 6-12. Attendees can receive discounts up to 20% off daily, weekly, and weekend rates. When booking, please use Corporate I.D. number 528 2921.

You may book your car through IEEE Travel Services. Please call between the hours of 8:30 am and 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Within the US and Canada, call 800-TRY-IEEE (800-879-4333); outside the US and Canada, call 732-562-8815. Or, you may visit their on-line travel service by going to www.ieeetravelonline.org. This secure site offers simple and convenient service through which you can search, reserve and ticket your travel anytime, anywhere.

Budget

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. will provide vehicles at discounted rates for attendees of the conference. Budget will provide the discounted rates based upon vehicle class and length of rental. These discounted rates are valid up to one week before and after the conference. All rental rates include unlimited mileage, unless noted. Budget offers a wide range of vehicles, including economy, compact, full size 4 doors, luxury, convertible, SUV and 12 passenger vans (12 passenger vans not available in all locations). A twelve -passenger van rental does not include unlimited mileage; it includes 150 miles/day and 1050 miles/week. Additional miles will be charged an extra .25 per mile over limit). Each car comes with a local area map, specific directions to the hotel of the renter, free 24-hour emergency road service hot line, AM/FM radio, air conditioning and automatic transmission. Available options include infant and child seats, hand controlled cars for handicapped drivers and cell phones (where available). All renters must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 25 years of age and have a major credit card in their name at time of payment. For reservations call toll free 1-800-772-3773 or make reservations online at www.budget.com and reference Convention Discount #U063204.

Hertz

The Hertz Corporation offers discounted rates, with unlimited mileage, for all conference attendees. Each attendee will be assigned an exclusive identification number to reference when booking their Hertz rental. Discounts will be provided on a wide variety of vehicles including economy, compact, midsize, full size 4 doors, premium, town car, SUV, minivan and convertible. Available optional systems include, NeverLost® (car navigation system for audible step by step driving directions), as well as Hertz Driving directions (touch screen technology which provides turn-by-turn directions and estimated driving time). Hertz allows for on-line reservations. All Rates are based on roundtrip rentals.

Meeting rates are guaranteed from one week prior through one week after the meeting dates and are subject to car availability. Advance reservations are recommended; blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursement, airport fees, vehicle licensing fees and optional items, such as refueling or additional driver fees are extra. Minimum rental age is 25 (exceptions apply). Standard rental conditions and qualifications apply. Weekend rentals are available for pick-up on Thursday and noon Sunday only and must be returned no later than Monday at 11:59 pm. Thursday pick-up requires a minimum three-day keep, Friday pick-up requires a minimum two-day keep, and rentals picked-up on Saturday and Sunday require a minimum one-day keep. Weekly rentals last for five to seven days. Extra day rate for weekly rentals will be charged at 1/5 the weekly rate.

Reservations may be placed online at www.hertz.com or through the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the US at 1-800-654-2240; from within Canada call 1-800-263-0600; or from within Toronto call 1-416-620-9620. In international locations, call your nearest Hertz reservation center or 1-405-749-4434. When booking reservations through Hertz reservations, please reference the meeting number, Meeting CV#032W0001, or identify the group name SC 2004 to the Hertz reservationist.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Airlines Transportation Company (Express Shuttle USA) is offering a discount for transportation to and from the airport to the downtown hotels when referencing SC2004. The discount is:

$15/one way

$30/round trip

They are located in the Baggage Claim area near US Airways and outside at the Ground Transportation curbside area.

Transportation within Pittsburgh: Getting to and around Downtown Pittsburgh is easy with Port Authority bus and light rail service. Port Authority offers FREE bus and T travel in the Central Business District every day until 7 pm. And for only $1.75 you can connect to Station Square during off-peak hours.

From Pittsburgh International Airport to Downtown Pittsburgh (approximately 17 miles):

Exit the airport onto Rt. 60 S toward Pittsburgh.

Follow approximately 17 miles and then follow Rt. 279 through the Fort Pitt Tunnel and into Downtown Pittsburgh.

For more information on directions to/from the airport, traffic conditions and patterns, go to:

www.pitairport.com (click on Ground Transportation).

AIR TRAVEL AND CAR RENTALS

BENTON

2004-07-06

PSC