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AIR TRAVEL
Discounts & Benefits
Flying to ABA Meetings
American Airlines and United Airlines provide 2 types of airfare discounts to ABA meeting attendees - zone fares and percentage discounts. Zone fares are fixed fares between two defined zones. Advance purchase rules do not apply to zone fares which are also refundable and changeable. Zone fares often are advantageous for last minute travel. Percentage discounts offer travelers a percentage off a variety of published airfare categories but not all fare categories. ABA discounts cannot be combined with other discounts, offerings or packages.
You can receive these discounts offline by calling, toll free, American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 or United Airlines at 1-800-521-4041 or Orbitz For Business at 1-877-222-4185.
Business or Personal Travel - Airfare Discounts
Orbitz for Business (1-877-222-4185), provide ABA travelers with easy access to competitive airfares, travel discounts and service 24/7, online or by phone. You will need an established profile to book travel. Use the appropriate link under "New Profile Requests" from the ABA Online Travel page.
By special arrangement, ABA members have direct access to the following airline consolidators who can provide deeply discounted airfares to international destinations on a variety of carriers.
TravNet Inc., specialists in air travel to Asia and the Pacific Rim, offer deeply discounted, consolidator airfares in all classes of service to ABA members from a variety of carriers. Call toll free at 1-800-359-6388 or visit www.travnet.net. TravNet's sister company, Kipling & Clark, designs custom luxury trips, for individuals or groups, to Greater China and the Pacific Rim. Call toll free at 1-800-354-3404 or visit www.kiplingandclark.com.
Sky Bird Travel provides ABA members with deeply discounted, consolidator airfares to Europe, India, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East on a variety of carriers. For fare quotes, call 1-888-759-2473 ext. 2101 or email Umesh@skybird-travel.com.
HOTELS
Discounts Worldwide
Preferred Rate Hotel Program provides ABA members with exclusive discounts of up to 40% at luxury hotels in the U.S. and abroad. Take advantage of the significant savings by contacting the hotel directly at the phone number listed in the directory and requesting the ABA rate. Or make reservations online at ABA Online Travel or toll free via phone (1-877-222-4185) with Orbitz For Business, the ABA's travel agency. Rates in this program are based on weekday vs weekend, view and season. Check out additional special promotional offerings that may be available at the time of your trip in the DEALS! column.
Club Quarters are private, full service hotels located in prime downtown locations, in the U.S. and London, offering business orientated, user friendly, club-like facilities at value prices. Club Quarters hotels are boutique-like with intimate lobbies and with a small number of rooms. Each property has a unique feel and personality, much like a club. Weekend and holiday rates provide even greater savings to the already low rates. Your ABA membership provides you with Club Quarters membership. Visit www.clubquarters.com for information on each hotel. For reservations, call 1-212-575-0006 and request the ABA Membership Rates. Reservations can also be made via ABA Online Travel
Starwood, a hotel program that takes you places! Introducing your expanded benefits with the new Starwood Select Program for ABA Members! Not only do you keep the great discounts you already receive at 825 participating hotels and resorts worldwide, but now you get enhanced savings and special offers at Starwood hotels that participate in the Starwood Select program for ABA members in popular destinations like New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, New Orleans and St. Louis. What’s more, ABA members receive complimentary Corporate Preferred Guest benefits at most Westin®, Sheraton®, Four Points by Sheraton®, St. Regis®, Luxury Collection®, W Hotels®, and Le Meridien® hotels..
MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Orbitz for Business offers you a quick and easy way to take advantage of negotiated air, hotel and car discounts all in one place. Orbitz for Business, the official travel service provider to ABA, is the one stop site for all of your travel needs. With powerful fare search capabilities, access to thousands of travel options and 24/7 traveler care, this travel site offers a quick and convenient way to book your trip. You can even cancel and exchange flights online, as well as track and apply your unused airline credits. The exclusive rates of the Preferred Rate Hotel Program are featured in the hotel module of the site, making it easy to reserve hotel rooms at the preferred ABA rate. Available 24/7, Orbitz for Business is an efficient way to make your travel plans while saving money. To get started making your travel arrangements, click under the Orbitz for Business logo above or visit www.abanet.org/travel. You will need to establish your profile before booking reservations. Support and assistance with booking is available from the ABA travel agency, Orbitz for Business, 24/7 and toll free, at 1-877-222-4185.
Call toll free: 1-877-222-4185
DEALS!
Special Promotions & Offerings
Atlanta
The Ritz Carlton, Atlanta Downtown and The Ritz Carlton, Buckhead invite you to be among the first to enjoy the new, exceptionally renovated rooms at a special rate of $229.00 per evening. This special rate includes buffet breakfast and high speed internet access.
Boston
The Ritz Carlton, Boston Common, with newly renovated guest rooms, suites and public spaces offers complimentary high speed internet.
Taj Boston guests will receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room category upon check-in. Upgrades are based on availability. Offer expires. August 31, 2008.
Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago is offering weekday rates for every day throughout the summer. Superior/Deluxe $350, Grand Deluxe $405, Executive Suite $505 Offer expires September 1, 2008.
Park Hyatt Chicago is offering a $30 credit towards food and beverage used during your stay. Sip stylish summer cocktails and dine alfresco in the NoMI Garden or escape the heat and cool off in the chic NoMI Lounge. Offer expires September 30, 2008. This offer applies to new reservations only. One food and beverage credit issued per room, once during stay.
Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago is open! From July 1st through September 30th, 2008, all ABA members can book the Deluxe guest room rate of $350 and enjoy a complimentary upgrade* to a 600+ square foot studio featuring a sitting area, with views of downtown Chicago. All guestrooms feature gourmet urban kitchenettes and unique in-mirror TV portal in the bathrooms. Included on the ABA Preferred Hotel Program rate are the following complimentary services and amenities: High speed wireless internet on all guestrooms and other hotel public areas; Access to the Spa at Trump** which includes an extensive fitness center, 75 foot pool and exercise classes; Complimentary overnight shoe shine; Choice of newspaper and signature Trump Attache Service; *Upgrade is based upon availability at time of check-in. **Treatments in the Spa at Trump are at an additional fee.
Hotel Monaco Chicago and Hotel Burnham are offering a special summer promotion valid through August 31, 2008. Rates for ABA members are reduced to a flat rate of $185 for deluxe rooms with king and double queen beds. Mediterranean Suites are reduced to $245. Rates include complimentary high speed internet access and evening reception. The Monaco recently upgraded rooms with 42” plasma TV’s, new carpeting and new bedding.
Dallas
The Ritz Carlton, Dallas provides complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet access! Through August 2008 upgrade to Club Level for only $50 more than the ABA rate. On the Club Level, enjoy five complimentary food and beverage presentations in the Club Lounge with it’s own personal concierge. For $80 more than the ABA rate, upgrade to a spacious Deluxe Suite.
Ft. Lauderdate & Miami
The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa offers ABA members a $100 resort credit for use during stay of two or more nights for golf, spa, tennis or food and beverage.
Los Angeles
InterContinental LA is offering complimentary upgrade to the Deluxe Suite upon check-in, free internet access and quadruple Priority Club points through July 31, 2008.
The Ritz Carlton, Marina del Rey indulges ABA members with a waterfront luxury hotel experience. During July, August and September, 2008, legal professionals receive a complimentary upgrade to the next room category (based on availability upon arrival), overnight shoe shine service and bottled water with nightly turndown service. Just 5 miles from LAX , the hotel also offers an acclaimed restaurant, Jer-Ne, and a luxurious boutique spa.
New Orleans
The Windsor Court offers special summer rates, beginning at $149, through September 30, 2008. Taxes not included.
New York
Loews Regency Hotel is offering the following in appreciation of ABA member’s business: Complimentary upgrade upon arrival (based on availability), complimentary high speed internet access, and a complimentary cocktail in the hotel’s cozy library. Valid now through August 2008. Contact Susan Carlin, scarlin@loewshotels.com or (212) 339-4021 or book via ABA Orbitz for Business booking tool.
St. Regis New York offers complimentary upgrades through August 31, 2008 for rooms booked at the ABA rate. Booked superior rooms will be upgraded to deluxe rooms and booked deluxe rooms will be upgraded to grand luxe rooms. All guests receive 24 hour butler service, complimentary amenities of fresh fruit, bottled water, coffee or tea with wake up call and upon arrival, complimentary pressing of 2 garments during stay. Upgrades are subject to availability.
The New York Palace guarantees complimentary upgrade upon arrival plus a complimentary amenity for ABA members. Valid now through August 31, 2008.
The Benjamin is offering ABA members complimentary high speed internet access and room upgrade for stays now through August 31, 2008. Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Benjamin offers a Sleep Concierge, a 12 pillow choice menu and custom Benjamin bed. Upgrades based on availability and not valid for groups.
Paris
The Westin Paris will provide a complimentary upgrade to the next room type for stays through August 31, 2008.
Hotel Prince de Galles provides triple SPG points for summer stays through August 31, 2008.
The Ritz Carlton, Phoenix offers free high speed internet access and complimentary pressing of up to 6 garments during your stay. Valid through September 30, 2008. For the month of September, 2008, the following special ABA rates will apply:
September 1-6, 2008
Deluxe Room - $119/nt (regular ABA rate $139)
Club Room - $199/nt (regular rate ABA rate $219)
Executive Suite - $269/nt (regular ABA rate $289)
September 7-30, 2008
Deluxe Room - $219/nt (regular ABA rate $239)
Club Room - $299/nt (regular rate ABA rate $319)
Executive Suite - $369/nt (regular ABA rate $389)
San Diego
US Grant Hotel offers ABA guests complimentary high speed internet in all guestrooms for stays now through September 30, 2008.
San Francisco
St. Regis San Francisco is extending the following exclusively for American Bar Association reservations:
July 1 – August 31, 2008 ~ Receive Triple Starwood Preferred Guest® Points for stays 5 nights or longer. Please include your SPG® member number on reservations at the time of booking or upon your arrival at The St. Regis.
July 1 – September 30, 2008 ~ Grand Deluxe rooms booked at the ABA rate of $395 receive a complimentary upgrade to Executive Premier King or Astor Suite accommodation. Executive Premier accommodations are 550 sq’, corner located with floor to ceiling windows and offer spectacular city and Park views. Astor Suites are 711 sq’, with a separate living room, corner located with stunning city views.
Deluxe rooms booked at the ABA rate of $350 receive a complimentary upgrade to Grand Deluxe with beautiful views of the Yerba Buena Park.
42” Plasma television, Sony Dream system and fax/ printer/ copy machine are standard in all guest rooms while St. Regis Butlers provide flawless personalized attention.
*Upgrades are confirmed 24-hours prior to arrival and are based upon accommodation availability.
Seattle
Hotel Monaco Seattle celebrates summer with free in-room movies now through September 2008.
St. Louis
The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis is discounting ABA rates now through August 31, 2008. The deluxe accommodation rate for this period will be $199.
Washington, DC
Park Hyatt offer a stay in a signature Park Deluxe Room (largest in the city) for only $50 more than the ABA Park Room rate. Complimentary suit press included (one per stay). Ideally located on the edge of Georgetown and near Embassy Row. Valid through December 31, 2008 for any day of the week. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other offers or discount programs.
Mandarin Oriental DC offers complimentary high speed WiFi internet access for ABA guests.
St. Regis, newly renovated and reopened, extends a special superior room rate of $375 per night to ABA guests. Rate is valid for arrivals through December 31, 2008. Contact hotel reservations at 202-879-6962 or email reservations.dc@stregis.com .
The Ritz Carlton, Washington, D.C. is offering complimentary internet access and a complimentary upgrade to the next room category through September 30, 2008. Upgrade is subject to availability at check-in.
TRAVEL NEWS
| Fees - Already Implemented | From | To |
| Flight Changes | ||
| Confirmed Flight Change Fee | ||
| (Dom) | $25 | $35 |
| Bag Fees | ||
| 2nd Checked Bag Fee (Dom) | $0 | $25 |
| Domestic - 1st Checked Bag | $0 | $15 Begins June 15 |
| Excess Bag Fees (Dom) | ||
| 3rd - 5th checked bag | $80 | $100 |
| 6th - 9th checked bag | $105-180 | $200 |
| Change Fees | ||
| Domestic | $100 | $150 |
| International | $100-200 | $150-300 |
| AAdvantage Award (Dom & Int'l) | $100 | $150 Itinerary changes |
| Ticketing Fees | ||
| Resv Ticketing & AAdvantage | $15 | $20 |
| Fee | ||
| External Res Handling Fee | $15 | $20 |
| Airport Service Fee | $20 | $30 |
| Pet Fees | ||
| Cabin (Dom, Mex, Canada, Carib) | $80 | $100 |
| Checked | $100 | $150 |
| (Domestic, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean, Central/South America) | ||
| Other Fees | ||
| Unaccompanied Minor (Dom/Intl) | $75 | $100 |
| Oversize Bag | $100 | $150 |
| AAdvantage Reinstate Fee | $100 | $150 |
Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after May 12, 2008 but before June 15, 2008 may check one bag for free and check a second bag for $25 each way. Customers who purchase domestic economy class tickets on or after June 15, 2008 will be charged $15 each way for the first checked bag and $25 each way for the second checked bag. Our carry-on policy of one personal item (such as a purse or laptop bag) plus one bag remains in place.
The following customers will not be charged a service fee to check a bag provided the bag is within the weight allowance:
- For the first checked bag, customers who buy a ticket before June 15, 2008, or who fly before June 15, 2008
- For the second checked bag, customers who purchased a ticket before May 12, 2008
- Customers traveling on an international itinerary to destinations beyond the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Canada
- Customers who purchase full-fare tickets in Economy Class
- Customers who purchase Business or First Class tickets
- Customers flying on AA codeshare flights not operated by American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnectionR
- Customers traveling on government or military fares
- Military passengers on active duty
- AAdvantage Executive PlatinumR, AAdvantage PlatinumR or AAdvantage GoldR members
- oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby members
- Customers flying on the same reservation as an AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold member or oneworld Alliance Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby member regardless of frequent flier status or fare type (not applicable to group bookings)
- AAnytimeR Economy Class AAdvantage award tickets, MileSAAver(SM) or AAnytime First and Business Class AAdvantage award tickets
- First and Business Class upgrades confirmed prior to check in
- AAirpass travel
The cost to check more than two bags:
For flights within the United States the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada:
- $100 per piece for the 3rd, 4th and 5th checked bags
- $200 per piece for the 6th checked bag and any additional pieces
Fees are based on one-way travel so for the first bag, it is $15 each way; $30 total. For the second bag, it is $25 for each way; $50 total.
