PACIFICHEM 2010 HAS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS WITH AIRLINES AND CAR RENTAL COMPANIES FOR DISCOUNTED TRAVEL

CODE:  97D0AG

American Airlines is providing Pacifichem attendees a 10% discount for travel to Hawaii for the meeting.  Valid travel dates are December 8 – 26, 2010.  Access American’s fares and apply the discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight.  Be sure to place the promotion code (97D0AG) in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically.  You can also call American at 1-800-433-1790 and refer to your promotion code.  This discount is applicable off of any published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection.  International attendees need to contact your local AA reservation number and refer to the promotion code above.

Reservations can be made online at or by contacting Avis at (800) 331-1600 and refer to the AWD code B923099.

Local Arrangements. Attendees arriving at the Honolulu International Airport will arrive at the main terminal and will have to take an escalator or elevator to access the baggage claim areas and ground transportation located on the ground floor of the airport.

Taxi Service.  Taxi Service is available at the Honolulu airport on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas. See the taxi dispatchers [green shirts with yellow lettering, and the wording “TAXI DISPATCHER”] for service.  The fare from the airport to Waikiki during non-rush hour periods is approximately $35.00-$40.00, maximum of four people, plus a baggage charge of 35 cents per bag.  Fare is by meter only.

City Bus. The city bus to Waikiki is $1.00 for children and $2.00 for adults. However, passengers are limited to one medium size carry-on.  

Airport Shuttle.  The Airport Waikiki Express provides transportation from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki.  The service is operated daily by Roberts Hawaii from 5 am – 3 am, every 20 – 25 minutes, and from 3 am – 5 am, every hour.  Passenger fees are $9.00 one way, $15.00 round-trip; free for children age 3 and younger. Shuttle stops are located on the median strip outside the International Arrivals exit and baggage claim areas D, F and in between G and H on the ground level.  Waikiki Express dispatchers in yellow shirts are available on the sidewalk to show passengers where the shuttle stops. Airport Shuttle-Waikiki Express signs are located above the booths located on the median.  For more information contact Waikiki Express call (808) 831-1555.

Special Needs.  Pacifichem 2010 is committed to making the meeting accessible to all attendees.   Delegates who require special services should submit their requests by phone (800) 227-5558 x6111 (toll-free U.S.) or (202) 872-6111 or by sending an email to pacifichem2010@acs.org by Nov. 1.