Carlson Wagonlit Global Travel
The official Travel Agency for the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Please contact us for your flight and hotel arrangements. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 1-800-267-1264 or 613-238-0000
We look forward to assisting you with your travel.
Ottawa International Airport
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a 30-minute drive from downtown Ottawa and approximately 16 km from The Westin Ottawa.
A taxi fare from the airport to downtown Ottawa is approximately $35 to $40.
Air Canada
Air Canada is the official Canadian airline for this event and is offering special discounts to delegates attending the 2016 COS Annual Meeting for travel to and from Ottawa between June 10 and 27, 2016.
The promotion code NMQWDCR1 has to be entered during the online booking.
A ticket is eligible for the discount provided it has been purchased on aircanada.com and the promotion code has been applied at time of purchase. A ticket purchased on aircanada.com for which the applicable promotion code was not entered or was entered incorrectly will not be eligible for the discount. Only bookings made to the designated convention city are eligible for the discount. Bookings originating in the convention city are not eligible. Ticketing agencies/airlines must record the code on the delegate’s ticket.
WestJet
WestJet is pleased to offer a 10% discount for travel to and from COS 2016 Annual Meeting and Exhibition on applicable fares; use promo code YOW02 and coupon code 24LGEWP with our simple online booking process. The discount is valid for flights into and out of Ottawa, Ontario.
- The 10% discount applies to all of our fare products, Econo, Flex and Plus on our entire flight network.
- The percentage-based discount is applied to the base fare only. Taxes, fees and charges are extra.
- The discount applies to the following travel period: June 10-27, 2016.
- The discount applies only to flights marketed and operated wholly by WestJet, and is not applicable if you are traveling with our code-share, interline or other airline partners.
- This promo code is not valid in conjunction with any other discount. WestJet’s fare rules and conditions apply.
- The promo code is intended for use by meeting and conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution to any outside third parties or unauthorized channels.
Porter
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 15% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from COS 2016 Annual Meeting and Exhibition. The discounted fares are available for booking from November 27, 2015 to June 23, 2016 for travel:
| From | To | From | To |
| Anywhere in Canada or the United States |
Ottawa | 06/14/2016 | 06/20/2016 |
| Ottawa | Anywhere in Canada or the United States |
06/17/2016 | 06/23/2016 |
Please book online at www.flyporter.com or through your travel agent using promo code COSC16.
Porter offers complimentary in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine), GatePorter service for carry-on and access to the Porter Lounge in Toronto and Ottawa, where free Wi-Fi and comfortable, leather seating are available.
The promo code is intended for use by conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution outside of authorized channels. Porter’s fare rules and conditions apply. For any questions regarding Porter’s services or any pre-travel concerns, contact us at 1-888-619-8622.
Via Rail
VIA Rail Canada will be the official ground transportation company for the conference. We are pleased to be a participant and would like to thank you for including VIA Rail Canada.
The following are the details pertaining to your conference fare:
| VALID: | June 14-23, 2016 |
| TERRITORY: | From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return |
| RESTRICTIONS: | Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.
One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only |
| DISCOUNT: | 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper, or Sleeper Plus class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied” |
| EXCEPTION: | Discount does not apply in any Escape Class fares or in Prestige Class |
| IDENTIFICATION: | Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 13208 |
Online booking tips
Please log in to your profile, or create one before booking. On the Passenger information screen, select “Convention fare” from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. This code has been given to you by the conference organizer. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
