New York City has three main airports through which millions of people pass each year. If you have questions about travel into and out of New York City, call (800)A-I-R-R-I-D-E during normal business hours. John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), in Queens (at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway), primarily handles international flights. LaGuardia Airport (LGA), also in Queens (on the Grand Central Parkway), mainly handles domestic flights. If you're flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you'll come through here. Newark International Airport (EWR), in Newark, New Jersey, handles both domestic and international flights. It's a bit further from the city than the other two airports, but it is generally less crowded and has more modern facilities.
At the arrival area, Juan sees a man with a monitor-like device with a scrolling text that displays his name.
Juan: Hi... Einstein?
Einstein: Yes I am. Great to see you, Juan.
Juan: Nice to see you too. It's good that you're here early, our plane landed earlier than scheduled.
Einstein: I know. I got the info here, FlightArrivals.com on my iPad.
Juan: Ahh (gusto ko rin nyan)
Juan: How long does it takes to our place?
Einstein: Driving takes 30-60 minutes but since I didn't have a car we will take a cab.
NYC Taxi
Juan: Now I got the chance to see these famous yellow taxis. I always see them in movies and photographs.
Einstein: Taxis into the city take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. They cost $45 "Flat Fare" to Manhattan (as of 2010) NOT including bridge tolls and tip. Fares to Queens neighborhoods run a few dollars to the Rockaways or Jamaica, $12 for Main Street/Forest Hills, and $20+ for Astoria and Long Island City. Taxis are cash only. Make sure to hail a cab in the designated areas or ask a uniformed airport employee to help you. Generally, it's polite to tip at least a dollar per bag if the taxi driver assists you.
Juan: tip?
Einstein: Yes, tipping a taxi or limo driver in New York City is customary. Tip the driver 10% to 20% of the total fare, depending on how large of a bill it is and how good the service was. Consider how quickly and safely the driver got to your destination. Go with your instincts; if the driver seems to have taken advantage of the fact you are from out of town, then there is nothing wrong with giving a small tip or nothing at all. If you choose to not give a tip to a cab driver, be prepared to defend your choice and you may also receive a tirade of insults from these New York cabbies.
Tipping Guides - 1, 2
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