62nd Annual Meeting February 8-11, 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana

Welcome to Nawlins!

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - Once you arrive, browse the varied artwork of Louisiana artists in the terminal with the aid of the free art brochure available at the information desk.

Need a shuttle? Airport Shuttle is the Official Ground Transportation Provider for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. They offer transportation to and from Downtown & Uptown New Orleans Hotels, the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center & the Cruise Terminals.

Once in New Orleans, there are several options for getting around town. Check with the New Orleans Regional Transportation Authority for more information.


Taxi Service from Airport
A cab ride costs $28.00 to the Central Business District (this is the area of New Orleans in which the hotel is located) for one or two persons and $12 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There are additional charges for extra baggage. $1 surcharge added to total fare.
United Cab (504) 522-9771
American Taxi (504) 299-0386
Checker Yellow Cabs (504) 525-3311
White Fleet Rollins Cab (504) 822-3800

Automobile Rental
Note: The Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel is located in the downtown and French Quarter of the area. Most city attractions are within walking distance. Parking for the hotel is $30 per day/per car.
There are 6 rental agencies at the New Orleans airport. Check with each for rates.
Alamo www.nationalcar.com (504)469-0532
Avis Rent-A-Car www.avis.com (504) 469-5455
Budget Rent-A-Car www.budgettruck.com (504) 467-1296
Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.enterprise.com (504)468-3018
Hertz Rent-A-Car www.hertz.com (504) 468-3695
Thrifty Car Rental www.thrifty.com (504)463-0800

Driving Directions

From the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hotel
Start out going SOUTHWEST toward SOUTH ACCESS RD. - 0.4 mi
Turn LEFT onto W AIRLINE HWY/US-61. - 0.6 mi
Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT ACCESS RD. - 1.9 mi
Merge onto I-10 E. - 11.2 mi
Take EXIT 234B on the LEFT toward POYDRAS ST/SUPERDOME. - 0.3 mi
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto POYDRAS ST. - 0.9 mi
Turn LEFT onto CAMP ST. - 0.3 mi
Turn LEFT onto CANAL ST. - 0.1 mi
End at 739 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70130-2309
Estimated Time: 24 minutes Estimated Distance: 15.61 miles
 
From Northwest (Baton Rouge, LA):
Take the ramp to HAMMOND/NEW ORLEANS - 0.3 mi
Merge onto I-10 E - 77.6 mi
Take exit 235A toward Orleans Ave - 0.3 mi
Merge onto Basin St - 0.4 mi
Turn left at Iberville St - 0.3 mi
Turn right at Royal St - 390 ft
Turn right at Canal St - 141 ft
739 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130