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SCAR 2004 Airline and Car Rental Information

Hotel Reservations

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Airline Reservations
SCAR is pleased to announce that it has been able to secure a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public.  A 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare will be offered ONLY when you or your travel agent call United’s toll-free number 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 509RQ.  A 10% discount off the unrestricted mid-week coach fare is available when purchased 7 days in advance.  An additional 5% discount will apply when you purchase your tickets at least 30 days in advance of your travel date.  Discounts apply on United, United Express and United code share flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada.
Ground Transportation

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 miles (20 minute drive) from downtown.

Airport Express departs every 15 minutes to most major downtown hotels, Vancouver Convention Center and cruise ship terminal,  $12.00 each way or $18.00 roundtrip. Taxi fares are roughly $27.00 CDN and private limousine service is $34.00 each way + gratuity.  All of these services accept credit cards.  
Airport Improvement Fee

Upon departure there is a mandatory airport improvement fee (AIF).

$10.00 per person to destinations in North America

$15.00 per person to destinations for International Departures.

Car Rental
Hertz has been appointed the official car rental company for SCAR 2004 in Vancouver, BC Canada.
SCAR has arranged discounted rates for car rentals through Hertz.  Reservations may be placed online at www.hertz.com or through the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the U.S. at 800-654-3001; from within Canada call 800-263-0600; or from within Toronto call 1-416-620-9620.  When booking your reservation please reference the SCAR Meeting number CV#02010009 or identify SCAR to the Hertz representative.