Additional Information
Transportation
By Air
SIAM has selected Wings Travel to assist attendees in making travel arrangements. To book your reservations through Wings Travel, contact the Corporate Team at +1-215-628-3322 or toll free (US and Canada) at 800-243-4370 and press one (1) when you hear the recording, or email your requests to [email protected]. Be sure to reference the SIAM conference (SIAM Annual Meeting). Wings Travel will issue your ticket and email it to you. Please be aware there is a fee for this service.
You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an internet service. There are many websites available to allow you to search for and purchase airline tickets online. Expedia (http://www.expedia.com), Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com), and Travelocity (http://www.travelocity.com) are just a few.
Ground Transportation
Public Transportation from Airport
Taxis are available at the airport for transportation to the hotel. Please visit the Westin Pittsburgh website or the Omni William Penn Hotel website and click on “Map” (for the Marriott) or “Hotel FAQ” (for the Omni) to find local directions. SIAM also suggests you contact the hotel directly for any information about sharing transportation. Additional ground transportation information is available on the Pittsburgh International Airport website.
By Train
Amtrak has a rail station in Pittsburgh. To make train reservations through Amtrak, call (800) USA-RAIL, go to http://www.amtrak.com or contact Wings Travel. Taxis are available at the train station for transportation to the hotel.
Rental Cars
Many major car rental companies have offices inside the airport terminal. You can make your arrangements when you arrive at the airport or you can make them through Wings Travel or your own travel agent. Wings Travel can make your car rental reservations at the same time you make your flight reservations. See information above regarding how to reach Wings Travel.
Driving Directions
If renting a car, please obtain a map and directions from your rental car company. Another option is to visit Google Maps (https://maps.google.com) , or another similar website. SIAM highly recommends you contact your hotel or visit their website for driving directions.
Hotel Room Sharing Form
The hotel room sharing form is now available.