Is this plenty of time to get off an airplane and into a cab?
If I my flight is supposed to land at 9:55 AM in San Antonio, would I be able to get off the plane at out to an online requested cab by 10:30 AM? Or do you think that's cutting it too close and I should request my cab at 11:00 AM? I'm asking if that's usually enough time to get off an airplane and down the the pickup area. The taxi company that I'm calling has a rate of 2.30 per mile compared to the taxis that pick you up on the spot at a rate of 2.45 per mile
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That isn't how it works. You don't "request a cab" in advance at an airport. You just get off the plane, collect your checked bag (if any), and follow the signs to the taxi area. Taxis will be waiting. If you're reserving a "town car" or limo - one of those guys who waits for you with a sign with your name on it, just outside the secure area - you just tell the car company your flight number and the scheduled arrival time - they'll know when to be waiting for you, they'll check with the airline for schedule changes, etc. But that's not a "cab." Edit - added: > The taxi company that I'm calling has a rate of 2.30 per mile compared to the > taxis that pick you up on the spot at a rate of 2.45 per mile And if you're late for any of several possible reasons, you'll be paying their wait time charge. There's no wait time charge for town cars - it's a flat rate - but they cost more.
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You have two options.Just come out and take a taxi from the taxi stand or call a taxi from a taxi company.The first is a better option, so it is advisable to take a taxi from the airport.
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Usually, yes; but there could be a delay in departure from your originating city, a delay getting to the gate, or a delay in deplaning, or a delay waiting for your luggage. Or you could arrive early and be in the ground transportation area much before that. When you request the cab, normally they ask for your airline and flight number and show up accordingly, depending on when the flight is scheduled to arrive. You'll get your cab when you get it; it is not going to be that synchronized.
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there are usualy cabs waiting at the airport. you don't have to request anything! just walk out the door, and get a cab.
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better make it AT LEAST 11am. thing is you may not land exactly at 9:55am and it usually takes a good 10 minutes just to get out of the plane. also you may need to go to the bathroom after you get off. plus you have to get to baggage claim and usually have to wait a few minutes before the luggage is all on the carousel. if you really want to pre arrange for a cab then i'd make it more like 11:30am to be on the safe side. you could just pay the extra 15 cents per mile for the peace of mind that you won't be worrying about the time for the whole flight and rushing to get off the plane. saving a few bucks isn't worth getting yourself stressed out.
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If you don't have any checked luggage, you should be able to get to the taxi by 10:30. If you have luggage to claim, give yourself another 15 minutes or so.
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I think you got some bad information. Every cab company operating in San Antonio has to charge you the same rate. A cab company can't charge less. Taxi fares are regulated by city/county. As too your question of time, you don't say if you have checked baggage or not. If you have checked bags, it is absolutely not enough time. Even if you have only a carryon bag, 35 minutes may not even be enough. 9:55am is not when the plane gets to the gate, that's the expected time when its wheels touch the ground. It can take 10-15 min just to get to the gate and then expect another 10 min just to get off the plane.
