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Travel Air Travel Funded Athletes (Olympic Trials "A" standard) Women who have met the Olympic Trials "A" standard must contact Kim Skinner, USATF Travel Manager, to make their complimentary flight arrangements. Contact Kim at 800-955-5822 or via e-mail as early as possible to take advantage of the best fares. All reservations must be made no later than 30 days prior to travel. Athletes who wait until the last minute to book air travel will only receive reimbursement for fares based on a 21-day advanced purchase. Each athlete assumes the responsibility for any additional cost incurred by late booking. Non-Funded Athletes (Olympic Trials "B" standard) Airline discounts for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon have been negotiated with American and Southwest Airlines. These airlines are major carriers into St. Louis. Contact the airlines directly to take advantage of these discounts.
NOTE: Be sure to complete the Travel Form (PDF) and submit it to Kim Keenan-Kirkpatrick via e-mail or by fax at 610-330-5702. Complimentary Airport Shuttle A complimentary airport shuttle service for athletes, athletes' immediate family members (3 or fewer) and USATF officials, will operate to and from the St. Louis Marriott Pavilion Hotel ONLY. Shuttles will run every 30-60 minutes from Wednesday, March 31 at 12:00 noon CT to Sunday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. CT or on an as-needed basis according to athletes' travel forms. To take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service, athletes must submit a Travel Form (PDF). The form must be submitted by fax (610-330-5702) or e-mail no later than March 1, 2004. If athletes select another hotel, they will be responsible for their own transportation to the Marriott or directly to the event. Airport Welcome Booth A welcome booth, staffed by volunteers, will be available at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport to assist you with information needed for local ground transportation. Welcome booths will be located near baggage claim. Car Rentals and Other Transportation Alamo ...............................................................
800-462-5266 Rental Cars Airport/On-site: Rental car counters are located between Exits MT17 and MT12, lower level, Main Terminal. Airport/Off-site: Call toll free near Exits MT17 and MT12 in Main Terminal. Rental car shuttle vans pick-up outside Exit MT17 or in the East Terminal outside Exit ET12 Hotel/Motel Courtesy Vehicles Some hotels provide courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport. Athletes staying at hotels other than the St. Louis Marriott Pavilion Downtown Hotel should check the hotel boards to determine if their hotel has a courtesy shuttle. Hotel boards are located in the main terminal near Exits MT12, MT17 and MT18 (lower level, Baggage Claim), board at Exit MT18 and in the east terminal near the Exit ET12, board on lower level at ET15. Trans Express Provides shared van service approximately every 20 minutes from the airport to downtown hotels. The cost is $13 per person one-way/$21 round-trip. For more information call 800-844-1985 or visit their website: www.transexpress-stl.com. Local Taxis Readily available at the airport and cost approximately $30 to most downtown hotels. |