Discounted Air Travel

Atlanta is on Eastern Standard Time. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located about twelve miles south of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is served by all major airlines.

The official airline for the meetings is Delta, which uses Atlanta as its major hub. Given the volatility in airfares because of "fare wars", we cannot guarantee that these will be the lowest fares when you make your arrangements. However, we strongly urge participants to make use of this special deal if at all possible, as the AMS and MAA can earn complimentary tickets. These tickets are used to send meetings staff (not officers or other staff) to the Joint Mathematics Meetings, thereby keeping the costs of the meetings (and registration fees) down.

The following specially negotiated rates are available only for these meetings and exclusively to mathematicians and their families for the period December 30, 2004­January 11, 2005. Other restrictions/discounts may apply, and seats are limited.

Delta Air Lines is offering:

To take advantage of these discounts and make immediate reservations, click on the Delta logo below or call Delta Meeting Network at 1-800-241-6760, between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Sunday and referencing the File Number DMN204307A.

Ground Travel

Ground Transportation from the Airport: MARTA offers rail service directly from the airport to Peachtree Center, very close to both the Hyatt and Marriott hotels for $1.75 each way, from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. and 6:00 a.m. until 12:20 a.m. weekends and holidays. Trains run every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends and holidays. The trip takes about 15 minutes. Call 404-848-4711 for personalized help from MARTA to plan your route.

Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area. The approximate fare is $25 to downtown for one person ($13 each for two people).

The Atlanta Link (shuttle service) offers airport-to-door service. Vans usually depart every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. The fare to downtown is $16 one way or $28 round trip. Reservations are not necessary for the downtown area. For details or more information call 404-524-3400.

Driving directions to the Marriott and Hyatt: From the South (airport): Go north on I-85 about twelve miles. Take the International Blvd. exit (248C) to Peachtree Center Ave. Turn right and go two blocks; the main Marriott entrance is on the right, and the Hyatt motor lobby entrance is on the left.

From the North: Take I75/85 south. Take the Courtland St./Georgia State University exit (249A). Take a right onto International Blvd. and turn right again onto Peachtree Center Ave. Follow as above

Car Rental

Avis Rent A Car is the official car rental company for the meeting. All car rentals include unlimited free mileage and are available to renters 25 years and older. Avis offers special convention rental rates effective December 29, 2004­January 15, 2005:

Should a lower qualifying rate become available at the time of booking, Avis is pleased to offer a 5% discount off the lower qualifying rate or the meeting rate, whichever is lowest. Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges. Renters must meet Avis' age, driver, and credit requirements.

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com. Please refer to the Meeting Avis Discount Number J098887.

Information for International Participants

International participants should view this important information about traveling to the United States. http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/Traveling_to_US.html

11/05/2004