2021-convention-travel
Ride Share and Room Share Link | Airfare Discounts | Arrival Instructions | Rental Cars | Taxi or Train | Attire | Business Hours | Climate | Currency | Electricity | Health | Insurance | Mobile Phone| Passport and Visas | Timezone | Tipping | Useful Phone Numbers | Foreign Embassies | Departure from Flagstaff
Ride Share and Room Share link
If you are interested in sharing a room or a ride to the Convention, please fill in your contact information at the above google doc. You can then communicate with the individuals on the sheet to arrange any sharing.
Delta Reservation Information
Discount fares with United Airlines
Airports and Airlines:
Airports:
- Flagstaff: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is a smaller regional airport serviced by these airlines: American Airlines and United Airlines. American Airlines provides air service to Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth. Service departs twice daily to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. There are four daily flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. United Airlines provides air service to Denver via United Airlines. Two flights leave Pulliam Airport to Denver International Airport on a daily basis.
- Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is serviced by airlines below. Note the Terminal number. https://www.skyharbor.com/
Advanced Air – Swift Aviation (2710 E. Old Tower Road)
Arrival Instructions:
Flagstaff: Flagstaff is a small airport and is easy to find your way around.
Phoenix: Phoenix is a large airport with two terminals, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4. Upon arrival, just follow signs to baggage claim. If you are coming from an international flight and it is your first point of entry to the United States, you will need to clear customs and immigration before departing the airport. Remember that different airlines come into different terminals in case you are meeting someone. For rental cars, follow the signs to shuttle to Rental Car Center. All cars and counters for rental cars are located off-site.
Rental Car
FLAGSTAFF:
Should you require ground transportation from Pulliam Airport to your destination, there are several car agencies located in the airport terminal that can provide assistance to you. Links to the car rental agencies are listed below for your convenience.
PHOENIX:
The Rental Car Center accommodates all airport rental car companies, their rental counters and vehicles. If you are planning to rent a car at PHX Sky Harbor, be sure to make a reservation. Vehicles are limited for walk-up customers. The Rental Car Center is located within its own building at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South (between 16th Street and 24th Street, south of Buckeye Road). The common Rental Car Shuttle makes frequent stops, every few minutes at the curb on baggage claim levels of each terminal.
Airport Car Rental Companies: The following car rental companies operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Listed below are links to rental car agencies’ Web sites. Travelers should check with their specific rental car company for hours of operation at the Airport Rental Center.
https://www.skyharbor.com/ParkingTransportation/RentalCars
Alamo
Avis
Taxi
Taxi from Flagstaff Airport:
Several cab companies provide service to/from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
Taxi from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix https://www.airportshuttleofphoenix.com/
Example: Large Private Car – 1 to 3 Passengers Included 3 Passengers $201.89
- Groome Transportation
– Service beginning Aug. 5, 2020 800-888-2749 https://groometransportation.com/flagstaff/
- 5 Star Express Transportation
(520) 280-8986 - Arizona-Sedona Travel Tours (928) 649-0000
- Fly U Shuttle
(928) 445-8880 - Red Rock Transportation
(928) 593-9672 - Zeus M Tours
(928) 963-0582
Train:
There is no train between Phoenix and Flagstaff, but you could take a Greyhound bus from the Greyhound Bus Station. You would need to get taxi from the airport to the bus station. Cost about $25 one way. https://www.greyhound.com/en/
Attire:
Business casual for meetings.
Business hours and local area:
Banks are usually open from 9:00 to 17:00 during the week. ATMs – You can withdraw cash 24 hours a day from most of the ATMs around Flagstaff using the MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus and Visa Electron Plus cards.
Museums are open from 9:00 or 10:00 and close at 17:00, but some are closed on certain days of the week. Always check the respective websites. National parks and monuments generally are open from 9:00 to 17:00. Check operating hours for each.
Shops are usually open from 9:00 to 10:00 until 19:00 to 21:00 Monday to Friday; Saturday closing between 18:00 to 20:00; Sundays normally only large shopping centers will be open from 9:00 to 18:00. The opening hours of shops are not strictly defined. There are 24 hour grocery stores in major cities. Certain essentials are available 24 hours a day at major petrol stations as well.
Climate:
Flagstaff’s climate combines high altitude, low humidity and diverse terrain which provides mild weather conditions and clear air throughout the year. At 7,000 feet (2,135 meters) elevation, Flagstaff is located in the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world.
May – August. Perfect summer weather! Days are comfortable with cooler temperatures in the evening. Bring shorts, light pants, rain gear and sandals. During the summer monsoon season of July through mid-September, afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers are possible. Highs are usually in the high 70s to low 80s (26C) and lows in the high 50s (10C)
Currency:
Currency used in Flagstaff is US Dollar. To check the conversion rate for your currency to Dollar, go to https://www.xe.com/
Electricity:
For USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
Health:
Flagstaff is a healthy city. No known major issues. Tap water is drinkable in Flagstaff.
There are no vaccination requirements for visitors to the United States. For information on US-based infectious disease outbreaks currently being reported by CDC, please see the CDC Current Outbreak List.
The closest hospital and emergency room is in Flagstaff, the Flagstaff Medical Center, 1200 N Beaver St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Phone: (928) 779-3366
Insurance:
Society of Wood Science and Technology is not responsible for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness and theft or property damage incurred during the convention period. Concerned participants should obtain insurance coverage.
Mobile phones:
United States’ country code is +1 and Flagstaff has area code 928. Local SIM cards can be used in most phones. Other phones must be set to roaming to work, but be wary of roaming charges. You can buy prepaid SIM cards if your phone accepts them. You can also rent/buy temporary cell phones. One example of cell phone rental/purchase: www.mobal.com
- To call a landline within United States, include the 1 plus area code if the number you are calling is outside the area code.
- To call abroad from United States, dial 011 followed by the country and area codes, and then the number.
- To call United States from abroad, dial the international access code, 1 (the country code for United States), the area code and the number.
Passport & Visa:
A passport valid for 6 months, with at least 1 blank page, and issued within the last 10 years is required for all except US citizens. A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. You can use the Visa wizard to determine if you need a visa and what type https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wizard.html
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) (see list of countries) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor (B) visa.
Time Zone:
Flagstaff is in Mountain Time zone (GMT-7)
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/@3192682
Tipping:
If in doubt, ask if gratuity is added in. The general rule in this part of the world is 15-20% for good service.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
All Emergency calls: 911
Police – Non emergency: 928-774-1414
Foreign Embassy Contact Addresses in Arizona:
Departure from Flagstaff:
Depending on which airport you choose to fly into and out of, there are different airport setups. Flagstaff is a much smaller airport and you will be traveling to another United States city before departing where you will do an immigration check. Phoenix is an international airport and is large. When you arrive, you look at the monitors to find your flight to see which is your check-in counter. It is possible your counter won’t be open until 3 hours before the flight. After your check-in, you proceed to security. Be sure to allow enough time to get through this area.