Air transport is the most recent mode of transport. It is the gift of the 20th century to the world. The two world wars gave a great impetus to the development of air transport in almost all the countries of the world. The peculiar characteristic of air transport is that does not need a specific surface track for its operations.
Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions on luxury airport transfers and related transport methods.
Isn’t it always faster to use public transport?”
No.
Whatever we might wish were the case, the reality is that public transport to and from airports is often slow, unreliable and overcrowded. In some locations, the buses, trains, and metros may restrict the amount of baggage you can board with partly for reasons of convenience, safety, and security.
Can’t I simply get a taxi?
Yes, you can but that depends upon a number of factors.
Taxis aren’t always readily available and sometimes not always reliable – as you’ll know if your booking or call for one has been ‘overlooked’ by the dispatcher. You won’t see the funny side of that if you’re trying to catch a flight.
In terms of coming from the airport, it depends on how long you want to stand in a potentially very lengthy queue.
Remember also that if you’re meeting an inbound business contact, he or she is likely to be tired and jaded after the flight. They won’t thank you for asking them to queue up or find their own way to their final destination by taxi. That’s a big issue too if they’re not native English speakers.
Aren’t airport transfers about corporate privilege?
Not at all.
Many luxury limousines hire companies to arrange airport transfers for private individuals or families as well as corporate business clients.
The prices are far more affordable than some people seem to believe.
Do airport transfers always involve big limos?
More correctly, they’re all about convenience, efficiency, quality of service and yes comfort.
Typically that does involve a prestigious vehicle or if you prefer, a ‘luxury limousine’ but it doesn’t have to. For example, if you are a larger family traveling to or from the airport then some limousine hire companies will provide a ‘people mover’ type vehicle such as the Mercedes Viano or Sprinter. It’ll still be exceptionally comfortable and spacious.
How can they guarantee to avoid traffic jams?
Well, they can’t offer a 100% guarantee. For example, if there’s an accident blocking a road then nobody may be able to do much about the jams arising until the authorities have opened the road again.
However, in the vast majority of cases, an airport transfer based on luxury car hire will come with an absolutely top-class chauffeur who will know all the routes like the back of their hand. They’ll be backed up by Satnav and local news monitoring and they’ll ensure you get to the airport (or wherever) when they say you will.
If my flights late will the chauffeur have to leave?
If the delay is very severe then yes, they may have no choice. However, you have no need to worry.