Sunday, November 4 - Departures

Please use the EVENT FORM to sign up for the Reunion, Reunion Events, and Optional Tours. Note that pre-registration is required for the reunion and all tours (Swamp and City/Katrina) and scheduled group events (Museum and Dinners).

Unless prior arrangements are made with Barb Gotham, all reunion event payments must be received by October 26, 2012. Checks, money orders, or cash only - no credit cards accepted for reunion fees, events, etc.

Questions? Contact Barb Gotham at 380th.ww2@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FORM

Room Rates: $129.00 plus taxes/fees per night (currently 13% tax plus $1/room occupancy fee); these rates are available 2 days before and 2 days after the reunion dates - if you are going to take advantage of these additional dates, please telephone the reservation desk to schedule the additional days (504-581-1600 Ext: 4212 and refer to the "380th Bomb Group Association")

Room Types: Doubles and Kings- ALL ROOMS ARE NON-SMOKING

Parking: Parking garage in same building as hotel - we will have a discounted parking rate of $10 plus tax/night

Cutoff Dates: September 30, 2012 (1 month prior to arrival); reservations made after this date will be accepted at the group rate based on availability

Reservations: Call 1-800-535-7830 and refer to the "380th Bomb Group Association" - the direct number is 504-581-1600 Ext: 4212
Electronic Booking: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/new-orleans/msydt/hoteldetail/hotel-room-rates - Group Code is BGA

If you wish to extend your stay outside of these dates (for arrivals before 31-Oct-2012 or after 4-Nov-2012), you will need to book a separate reservation on the website or contact the hotel directly at (504) 581-1600 Ext: 4212. Our rate will also be available 2 days before and 2 days after reunion dates.

Be sure to tell the reservation agent if you have any special needs (for example, need handicap accessible room, crib/rollway bed, etc.)

Reservations Contact:  Jessica Van Deventer (Group Sales), 504-581-1600 Ext 4212, jvande@hi-neworleans.com - Problems? Contact Barbara Gotham

Individual Room Cancellations: Cancellations may be made up to 72 hours prior to arrival without penalty; any cancellations after this time will be subject to a penalty of one night's room and tax charges

Airport Shuttle:  There is no airport shuttle to this hotel - please see the GROUND TRANSPORTATION options below.

• ALL ROOMS ARE NON-SMOKING AT THIS HOTEL
• Hotel cancel policy for this event: 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty
• Check-in: 4:00 pm
• Check-out: Noon
• Pets not allowed (although service animals are allowed for persons with disabilities)
• Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the entire hotel!

Reservations due before September 30, 2012. Reservations after this date will be provided on a space available basis.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Airlines:
AirCanada: 1-888-247-2262
AirTran: 1-800-247-8726
American Airlines: 1-800-433-7300
Continental Airlines: 1-800-525-0280
Delta: 1-800-221-1212
Frontier: 1-800-432-1359
JetBlue: 1-800-538-2583
Southwest: 1-800-435-9792
United: 1-800-241-6522
US Airways: 1-800-428-4322

GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

Taxicabs:
A cab ride costs $33.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons and $14.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. Taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option.

Airport Limousines:
Airport Limousine is the official limousine service for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Convenient kiosks are located in the baggage claim area and no hassle curb side pickups are available.  Rates begin at $58 for 1 or 2 passengers. Visit their web site for more information/reservations: http://www.airportlimousineneworleans.com/

Airport Shuttle, Inc. New Orleans:
Airport Shuttle is providing discounted roundtrip shuttle fare for our group for $35.00/per person (regular rate is $38.00/per person/roundtrip). You may book online by visiting
http://airportshuttleneworleans.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=380BOMB1012&LOGON=GO
or you may call toll free 866-596-2699. When calling, you must mention that you are booking discounted roundtrip shuttle service for the "380th Bomb Group Association." If you are scheduling this service over the phone, you should write down your confirmation number and proceed to any Airport Shuttle desk to get your receipt upon arrival at the airport.

· In order to be able to book travel online, you must book at least 24 hours prior to your flight arrival time.
· The group has been set up to book online so we can change an existing online reservation via phone (866-596-2699) but they will need to make the original reservation online; if not the discount doesn't apply.

Their regular rate is $20.00 (per person, one-way) or $38.00 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call 1-866-596-2699 or 504-522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call in advance of your travel date for the specially-equipped shuttle to be reserved. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. www.airportshuttleneworleans.com.