JFK Airport Pickups
Terminal by terminal: where a pre-arranged car can meet you, and how to make the pickup smooth.
How Booking Works
From your trip details to your quote, confirmation, chauffeur details and receipt.
Northline Black Car
Guides
Practical answers for booking and riding with a black car service in the New York metro area: how booking works, what a quote includes, how airport pickups are arranged, and how to choose a vehicle.
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Rates
How flat-rate, hourly and custom trips are priced, what the quote includes, and when additional charges apply.
Airports
Arrivals and departures, curbside pickup or meet-and-greet, and what to send for an airport quote.
The Fleet
Passengers and luggage for each of the five classes, and how to choose between them.
Waiting and Flight Delays
Included waiting, how it is counted, and what happens when a flight is late or cancelled.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation window for each vehicle class, no-shows and airline cancellations.
FAQ
Quick answers on booking, payment, vehicles and airports.
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Guides We Are Writing
These guides are being written and will appear here as they are published.
Airports
LaGuardia Airport Pickups
The three terminals, their pickup areas, and what to expect at the curb.
Newark Airport Pickups
Terminals, pickup arrangements and the approach from New York.
Planning Your Trip
How Early to Leave for Your Flight
Working back from departure time to pickup time for each airport.
NYC Congestion Pricing and Your Trip
What the Manhattan congestion charge is, and what it means for a chauffeured trip.
Tipping a Chauffeur
What is customary for black car service, and how gratuity is handled at Northline.
Choosing a Service
What Is Black Car Service?
How it differs from a taxi, a rideshare and a stretch limousine.
Black Car or a Rideshare App?
Where each fits, and what a pre-arranged booking changes.
Seasons and Events
Holiday Travel
Planning airport and city trips around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
The New York City Marathon
Road closures, timing and getting around the city on race day.
The US Open
Getting to and from Flushing Meadows during the tournament.