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Airport and Carrier
The Washington, DC area is serviced by three major airports: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI); Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). All three airports have more than 500 daily non-stop flights and are serviced by several major ground transportation service companies.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Just 30 miles from Washington, DC with over 670 domestic and international flights. BWI offers multiple ground transportation options to Washington, DC, including train, taxi, SuperShuttle and BWI Express bus. One-way fares range from $4.10 - $45. Check online for more information. www.bwiairport.com
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located just 10 miles south of the big city along the Potomac River and offering a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers. Also accessible on Metrorail's Yellow and Blue lines. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately $12-$15. Shared ride van service is also offered by SuperShuttle. (See below for SuperShuttle discount information)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately $50-65. Washington Flyer provides bus service to West Falls Church Metro station with departures every 45 minutes, and SuperShuttle offers door-to-door service. (See below for SuperShuttle discount information)
Discount Airline Tickets
The American Chiropractic Association is pleased to announce that American Airlines has been chosen as the official airline for the 2008 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference. All attendees can make their reservation by either calling American Airlines direct, or by going to the American Airlines website to book their tickets online.
Our agreement with the airline will offer you the option of either a 5% discount off the lowest available fare or a “zone fare” which provides a discount ticket without requiring a Saturday night stay – which ever provides you the greater discount. If you plan on spending some additional time in Washington, DC, the discount rates will be extended from February 20 to March 8, 2008.
To make your reservation by phone, please call American Airlines Group Sales at (800) 433-1790 and be sure to mention the ACA’s discount authorization code: A7628AV. To make your reservation online, go to: www.aa.com and include the discount authorization code: A7628AV
in either the “General Facts” field or in the “Tour Code” box, whichever appears on the site.
There are several ground transportation options from the three Washington. DC airports into the District, but we are encouraging all conference attendees to use the SuperShuttle service based on their pricing, on-time performance record and outstanding customer service record:
SuperShuttle: the shuttle service operates 24 hours a day on a time-scheduled basis and offers airport-to-door service. Vans depart at least every 15 minutes to all areas of the District from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with lesser frequencies from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. The ACA has a special discount rate of $12.00 for your one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International or Baltimore Washington International Airports.
Reservations are not required for your arrival, but are required for your return trip to the airport. To make your SuperShuttle reservation, call toll free (800) 258-3826 or for online reservations, go to: www.supershuttle.com.
Avis Car Rental: Planning a vacation and need to rent a car? Avis is offering all ACA convention attendees a special discount rate while in the Washington, DC area.
To make a reservation, call Avis toll free at (888) 754-8878 and give them our group discount code: D757890.
To make your room reservation, please call the Capital Hilton at (800) HILTONS. When making your room reservation, please mention you are with the American Chiropractic Association to get the special discount room rate of $219 per evening for a single or $239 for a double room ($264 for a triple room and $304 for a quad room).
The Capital Hilton is located at 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. Please note the room reservation cutoff date is January 26, 2008. After that date, the hotel will not guarantee room availability or the special group rate.
Who should attend? This event is specifically geared to all members of the chiropractic community. All who attend the convention will receive complimentary conference materials, a lobby kit, exclusive updates from top chiropractic lobbyists and the chance to meet and network with Members of Congress.
Need More Information? Call the ACA at (703) 276-8800:
Conference registration information -- Jami Bjorndahl
NCLC program information -- Janet Ridgely
Lobby information -- Emory Rogers
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