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Airport Meet & Greet Explained: How It Works at JFK, Newark & LaGuardia

What airport meet & greet is, where your chauffeur waits at JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia, how free waiting works, and what to do if you can't find them.

By the Black Car Service Limo dispatch team · Updated · 4 min read

Key takeaways

  • With meet & greet, your chauffeur waits inside the terminal — usually at baggage claim — holding a sign with your name.
  • Flight tracking means delays are handled automatically; waiting time starts when you land.
  • We include 45 minutes of complimentary waiting for domestic arrivals and 60 minutes for international.
  • Keep your phone on after landing — your chauffeur texts with their exact location.

What meet & greet means

Instead of meeting a car at the curb, your chauffeur parks, comes into the terminal, and waits for you with a name sign. They help with your luggage and walk you to the car. It is the easiest option for first-time visitors, international arrivals, travelers with lots of luggage, and VIP guests. Any meet & greet charge is shown in your quote before you book.

Where your chauffeur waits

AirportDomestic arrivalsInternational arrivals
Newark (EWR)Baggage claim for your terminal (A, B, or C)Terminal B or C arrivals hall, outside customs
JFKBaggage claim for your terminalArrivals hall outside the customs exit
LaGuardia (LGA)Baggage claim in Terminal A, B, or CPre-cleared flights arrive as domestic

If you cannot find your chauffeur

Call or text the chauffeur number in your confirmation, or call dispatch. Airports have multiple baggage carousels and exits, and a quick message usually solves it in a minute. Do not leave the terminal with another driver who approaches you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is meet & greet worth it compared with curbside pickup?

For international arrivals, first visits, heavy luggage, or guests you are hosting, yes. For frequent travelers with carry-on only, curbside pickup is quick and simple.

Does waiting time start when the plane lands?

Yes. Because we track the flight, delays before landing do not count. Complimentary waiting runs from touchdown: 45 minutes domestic, 60 minutes international.

Get a fixed quote in seconds

Enter your pickup and drop-off to see an all-inclusive price — tolls and gratuity included — or call our 24/7 dispatch team.