NYC Airport Pickup Tips: How Meet-and-Greet Works (2026)

Airports · Updated July 2026 · 6 min read

The airport pickup is where a black car service proves its worth — or falls apart. Here's how a professional pickup actually works at New York's airports, and how to make yours seamless.

Meet-and-Greet vs. Curbside

Curbside pickup means your chauffeur meets you at the arrivals roadway — fast and economical when you're traveling light. Meet-and-greet means your chauffeur parks and waits inside at baggage claim holding a name sign, then helps with luggage to the car. For international arrivals, families, or anyone who'd rather not hunt for a car in the chaos, meet-and-greet is worth it.

Flight Tracking Does the Work

With your flight number on the reservation, we track it in real time. Land early and your chauffeur is already there; land late and the pickup simply shifts — no frantic calls, no re-booking, no extra charge for the delay.

Complimentary Wait Time

Every Aria airport pickup includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait time from landing — plenty of cushion for immigration, baggage, and customs. That's the difference between a real service and a rideshare that cancels if you're not curbside in five minutes.

Make Your Pickup Smooth

• Add your flight number when booking
• Choose meet-and-greet for international or luggage-heavy arrivals
• Keep your phone on — your chauffeur texts arrival details
• Head to baggage claim; your chauffeur finds you with a name sign
• Relax on delays — tracking and wait time have you covered