Travel Information

The Purchasing Department and Travel Office offers this page on travel as a resource and a guide for faculty, students and staff who are planning trips either within the United States or abroad.

Transportation:

Express Shuttle USA - Shuttle service between Pittsburgh Airport and Downtown Hotels
Fee - $19.00 one way/$34.00 roundtrip

• Additional Web Sites

• Travel News

Travel Tips:

• Use Travelers Checks instead of cash.
• Keep all credit cards, cash and Travelers Checks in a money belt.
• Travel safely. Like anywhere else, crimes do occur in the United States. Use common sense: do not walk alone at night, be aware of your surroundings, and do not be afraid to ask people about a particular area if you are unsure of its safety.
•Do not hitchhike.
• Do not leave valuables unattended at any time (even in a rental car).
•Carry a United States identification card (student ID, health insurance card, driver’s license) at all times.
• It is also a good idea to carry a U.S. contact telephone number in case of an emergency. For police or medical emergency assistance anywhere in the United States, dial 911 from any telephone.

 

Useful Traveler's Web Sites
www.weather.com	weather information
www.citysearch.com	city guides
www.travelinformation.com	travel brochures
www.fodors.com	destination guides
www.towd.com	how to contact tourism offices
http://www.travel.state.gov	Travel warnings
http://www.cdc.gov	Travel health warnings
http://www.oando.com	currency conversion
http://www.travlang.com	language translation
http://www.raileurope.com	rail travel
http://www.hostels.com	hostel information
http://www.tipping.org	travel information
http://www.usps.com/passport	passport information

 

TRAVEL NEWS

Boarding Passes

USAirways has now made it possible for passengers to print boarding passes from their home or office. This can be done 24 hours to 90 minutes before your flight departs.

This is quite a timesaver, especially if you are not checking luggage.

For details: USAIR

Similar options may also be available on other airlines.

Non-Refundable Tickets

The airlines have all been revising their policies on changing and cancelling non-refundable tickets. You should check with the appropriate airline to avoid any unnecessary penalties.

For airline policies please check the following:

USAIR

DELTA AIRLINES

AMERICAN AIRLINES

UNITED AIRLINES

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES

NORTHWEST AIRLINES

AIRTRAN

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

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