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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
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels honors law firms with its annual Law Firm Appreciation program beginning February 16 through March 31, 2009. During this time frame, ABA members who pay the ABA rate for business travel at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels participating in the ABA Preferred Rate Hotel Program will receive the following complimentary amenities:
- Internet usage
- A welcome amenity of each hotel’s choice to be sent to the guest with a welcome note and a listing of all the 2009 Ritz Carlton ABA preferred rates
- Use of the hotel scanner offered in the business center
- Upgrade to the next room category, based upon availability at check-in
- Overnight shoe shine for men and women
Atlanta
Rediscover the multi-million dollar renovations at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta Downtown and The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, both of which are offering an exclusive promotional rate of $199.00 for all ABA travelers. Both AAA Five Diamond luxury hotels are offering complimentary High Speed Internet Access from January 1 to March 31.
Amsterdam
Hotel Pulitzer, a Luxury Collection Hotel, provides ABA members triple SPG points for stays from January 1 – March 31, 2009.
Beijing
Stay three nights at The St. Regis Beijing before February 28 2009 and get every fourth night FREE. Special rate starts from CNY2650 in Deluxe Room, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast and all applicable service charges. Email to reservation.beijing@stregis.com, and quote rate TASTELOC, or visit www.stregis.com/beijing. Start to taste your luxury travel this winter now.
Chicago
When you experience Park Hyatt Chicago from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009 receive an automatic upgrade to a Park View Room upon arrival where you will enjoy a dramatic view of the historic Water Tower and the twinkling lights of the Magnificent Mile. Also enjoy a complimentary breakfast for two at the highly rated and breathtaking NOMI dining room. A real Chicago treat. Reservations can be made at 800.778.7477. Be sure to request the American Bar Association rate when making your reservations.
Book a Deluxe Guestroom at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago and receive a complimentary upgrade to our Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite at the time of booking. (Based upon availability at the time of booking) Deluxe One-bedroom suites start at 1,100 square feet and feature 2 bathrooms, full gourmet kitchen and a fireplace. All ABA rates are inclusive of complimentary high speed internet access, local and toll free calls, choice of daily newspaper and overnight shoe shine
The Westin Chicago River North offers complimentary high speed internet access and a complimentary guest room upgrade, based on availability upon arrival.
Dallas
The Joule, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is newest luxury hotel located in downtown Dallas. As an exclusive offer to ABA members only, complimentary internet access is offered from January 1- March 31.
Denver
The Ritz Carlton, Denver offers “Pro Bono” suit pressing for up to 2 suits per stay.
Florence, Italy
All week-end stays (arrivals on Friday/Saturday) at The Grand Hotel offers rates starting from
€ 285 per double room per night.
All week-end stays (arrivals on Friday/Saturday) at The Westin Excelsior offer rates starting from at € 230 per double room per night. The weekend package includes a deluxe room with precious Florentine style furniture's, a 10pm late check out, kids 12 and under eat free from the kids menu, (1 per paying adult) and a 20% discount on Food & Beverage consumption.
Los Angeles
The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills would like to welcome ABA members with 1,000 SPG points per room per night plus a complimentary upgrade to the best available room at check in. Offer Valid: January 1, 2009 – March 31, 2009. Upgrades are confirmed on day of arrival and are based upon availability.
London
The Sheraton Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers a free entertainment package worth £30 which includes music, movies and internet on the television with the reservation of an executive room. In addition, double SPG® points will be given to all ABA travellers into Central London Hotels from February 1 to March 31.
New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers Club Level accommodations for only $25 more than the ABA deluxe rate. Enjoy continuous culinary offerings throughout the day, private concierge service and access to a computer station. It is the ideal place to conduct business, plan a family outing or simply unwind
Newport Beach, CA
The Resort at Pelican Hill would like to offer daily breakfast for all registered ABA guests staying in room through room service or Coliseum Grill. Valid for all bookings January 1 - March 31 2009.
New York
The Benjamin Hotel is pleased to welcome ABA travelers with a special promotion: Guest room $289 (reduced from $309) and Studio Suite $319 (reduced from $349). In addition, ABA travelers will receive complimentary High Speed Internet Access, when booking the ABA rate. Take advantage of this great offer by calling 1.888.4.BENJAMIN and ask for exclusive ABA rates or visiting www.thebenjamin.com/Special.aspx?name=EXCLUSIVE-ABA-OFFER. Reservations may also be booked directly through ABA Orbitz for Business. *Valid for ABA stays between January 1st – March 31st, 2009 at The Benjamin hotel. Promotion not valid for group blocks of ten or more rooms. ABA rates are net, non-commissionable.
Jumeirah Essex House would like to offer all ABA members the following promotional rates from January 1 - March 31, 2009: Standard (Queen room); $359 (discounted from $379);
Deluxe (King room); $409 (discounted from $429)
Also, all ABA travelers free High Speed Internet Access and an upgrade to next room type based on availability.
The St. Regis New York offers ABA travelers a complimentary upgrade to the next room category at the time of booking based upon availability from 1/1/08 – 2/28/08.
Paris
Hotel Prince de Galles offers an upgrade to the next room category, based upon availability
The Westin Paris offers free in-room internet access.
Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is pleased to offer ABA members from January 1 to March 31 2009, a One-Bedroom Executive Suite at the special rate of $299/night.
Phoenix
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, recently ranked the #1 Business Hotel in Arizona by readers of Travel & Leisure, is offering ABA members complimentary transportation to and from their local office (certain restrictions apply). Additionally, when reserving a room at the ABA preferred rate during January 1-April 25, 2009, guests will enjoy a $25 food and beverage credit per stay.
San Francisco
Le Meridien San Francisco – This newly refurbished Starwood hotel in the Financial District offers a special discount off ABA rates, January – March 2009: $279 per night for Classic guest rooms; $299 per night for Deluxe guest rooms.Additionally, when staying 4 consecutive nights at Le Meridien at these reduced rates, the 4th night will be complimentary.
Palace Hotel, a Starwood Luxury Collection hotel, in the heart of San Francisco is offering special discounts off ABA rate for either business or leisure travel at this landmark hotel for stays between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2009. Special rates for this period are: $229 per night for Superior guest rooms (reduced from $295); $259 for Deluxe guest rooms (reduced from $315); $350 for 1-Bedroom Suites (reduced from $415). Guest room rates also include a complimentary upgrade to the next available room type, subject to availability at time of check-in.
The St. Regis San Francisco would like to extend exclusively for ABA travelers 500 Bonus SPG® points for stays between January 1 and March 31, 2009. Also, Astor Suite reservations (711Sq’) booked at the ABA rate ($550 a night) qualify for an upgrade to our Metropolitan Suite (980 sq’) Upgrades are confirmed on day of arrival and are based upon accommodation availability.
San Diego
The US Grant, San Diego, offers a complimentary upgrade to the next room category upon check-in. Upgrades are based on availability. Offer expires March 31, 2009.
Shanghai
Le Royal Meridien, Shanghai includes complimentary breakfast for one in the ABA rate, valid 01 January through to 31 March 2009.
Seattle
Live the good life in Seattle! Hotel Monaco Seattle and the Alexis Hotel offer complimentary upgrades to a luxurious Suite ($450 room value) to all American Bar Association travelers from January through March of 2009.
Tokyo
The Hotel Seiyo Ginza Tokyo, a Rosewood hotel, would like to offer travelers booking the ABA rate complimentary breakfast for 1 (value of JPY3,500), awelcome refreshment upon arrival and
complimentary shoe shine valid until March 31, 2009.
Washington D.C.
The Fairfax at Embassy Row, a Luxury Collection Hotel, offers ABA travelers complimentary High Speed Internet Access and complimentary breakfast at the Jockey Club or via in-room dining.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., invites you to become a part of history! Your 2009 ABA member rate is now $295 which includes complimentary internet access. Based upon availability, now you can upgrade to our TaiPan Club level for an additional $100. TaiPan Club serves an enhanced continental breakfast every morning, along with delicious savories in the afternoon.
Park Hyatt Washington DC offers complimentary continental breakfast daily for members booking the ABA rate.
The St. Regis Washington DC is providing an upgrade, subject to availability, and a complimentary movie for each night of the stay.
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.
