On
the arrival end of your trip, if you're flying into an unfamiliar or new airport,
give some thought to ground transportation. "I'll meet you at the airport"
is often a welcome gesture from the host in your destination city, and is probably
the best solution when you're arriving at a new airport. If that isn't possible,
every town has a taxi service, but you probably won't find a line of yellow cabs
waiting for the crowd at the airport. There isn't a crowd—that's the point.
If one taxi will do the trick, a simple advance call from the air can usually
coordinate a timely hand-off on the ground. A radio call from the air can save
you time on the ground.
The larger national limousine
services have central reservation numbers, and like charter aircraft, they too
can be positioned for the job. If you're traveling as a group, a limo might be
best way to make a luxurious virtue of necessity and get everyone to the final
destination in one vehicle. At metropolitan airports, the major national car rental
companies usually provide shuttle services between general aviation terminals
and the main car rental facility. Often your FBO can have cars brought to the
terminal, but you should try to make your request in advance and coordinate it
through your operator.
