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.
