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Your greeter holds a name sign at arrivals, helps with luggage, and walks you to your vehicle. Here is everything you need to know about meet and greet airport service at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark—and when it is worth the $25 upgrade.
Meet and greet service is exactly what it sounds like: instead of navigating the terminal alone and finding your driver curbside, a professional greeter enters the airport, holds a name sign at the arrivals area, helps with your luggage, and escorts you directly to your waiting vehicle. For airport transfers, it eliminates confusion, saves time, and adds a white-glove touch—but it is not always necessary.
The difference between curbside pickup and meet and greet is who does the navigating.
The meet and greet process is fully coordinated from booking through arrival.
When booking your airport transfer, you provide your airline and flight number. The $25 meet and greet option is added to your reservation.
Our dispatch team monitors your flight status automatically. If your flight is delayed or lands early, we adjust the greeter's timing accordingly—no need to call or text.
The greeter enters the terminal and positions at the arrivals exit for your specific airline. For international flights, they wait past customs and baggage claim.
As you exit the secure area (or customs for international arrivals), your greeter is holding a personalized sign with your name. Instant recognition, no searching.
The greeter takes your bags immediately, whether you have one carry-on or four checked bags plus golf clubs.
The greeter escorts you through the terminal to the vehicle waiting at the designated pickup zone. Seamless transition from plane to car.
Each JFK terminal has a different layout and meet and greet logistics.
Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa
Brand-new terminal with modern arrivals area. International arrivals exit past customs near baggage claim. Clear signage. Meet and greet greeter waits at the customs exit.
Delta international, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, LATAM
Massive terminal with high international volume. Customs can take 30–90 minutes during peak arrivals (mornings for European flights, evenings for Asian flights). Greeter waits past CBP exit on arrivals level. This is the terminal where meet and greet adds the most value—navigating T4 with luggage after a 7-hour flight is exhausting.
JetBlue
Simple, modern layout with single arrivals area. Mostly domestic flights. Meet and greet is less critical here—terminal is easy to navigate and drivers can text precise pickup locations.
British Airways (temporary)
Being replaced by new Terminal 6 (opens 2026). Currently a construction zone with confusing temporary layouts. Meet and greet highly recommended during this transition period.
American, British Airways, Cathay Pacific
Two separate arrivals areas (north and south). International arrivals have dedicated customs area. Greeter coordinates with dispatch to confirm which side you will exit based on your gate.
LaGuardia and Newark have different terminal configurations than JFK.
Meet and greet is a premium upgrade. Here are the situations where it delivers the most value.
You just flew 8 hours from London, cleared customs at JFK T4 after a 45-minute wait, and have three checked bags plus a carry-on. You are jet-lagged and disoriented. A greeter holding your name is an instant relief—no searching, no stress. This is the #1 use case for meet and greet.
Navigating a crowded terminal with luggage is difficult for older travelers. Meet and greet ensures they have immediate assistance from the moment they exit the secure area. Peace of mind for family members booking on their behalf.
Traveling with two kids under 5, a stroller, and four suitcases? Meet and greet means you do not have to juggle everything while searching for your driver. The greeter manages the logistics while you manage the kids. See <Link href="/family-car-service-child-seats" className="text-brand hover:underline underline-offset-2">family car service</Link> for more.
If you have never landed at JFK, the size and chaos of the terminal can be overwhelming. A greeter provides immediate orientation and eliminates the most stressful part of the arrival.
When you are picking up a CEO, board member, or high-value client, meet and greet signals attentiveness and professionalism. It is a small investment for a significant first impression. See <Link href="/corporate-car-service-nyc" className="text-brand hover:underline underline-offset-2">corporate car service</Link>.
Landing at JFK at 5:30 AM after a red-eye from LA? You are exhausted and the last thing you want to do is navigate terminals and coordinate pickup zones. Meet and greet handles it for you.
Not every trip needs meet and greet. Here is when curbside pickup works just fine.
Private jet arrivals have a different meet and greet model than commercial terminals.
When you arrive via private jet at Teterboro, Westchester County Airport, or Republic Airport, there is no terminal to navigate. Instead:
| FBO / Airport | Meet & Greet Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro (TEB) | FBO lounge or tarmac entrance | Multiple FBOs\u2014Signature, Atlantic, Meridian |
| Westchester (HPN) | Million Air or Westchester Aviation | Small, simple FBO with easy vehicle access |
| Republic (FRG) | Sheltair FBO lounge | Long Island location, popular for Hamptons |
How meet and greet plays out in actual travel situations.
Flight: Virgin Atlantic VS138, LHR\u2192JFK, arrives 6:00 AM
Terminal: JFK Terminal 4 (international)
Context: Overnight red-eye, jet-lagged, 1 checked bag + laptop bag
Without meet and greet: lands at 6 AM, clears customs by 6:45, searches for driver curbside while exhausted. With meet and greet: greeter waits at customs exit, takes bags immediately, escorts to waiting Mercedes S-Class. In the car by 6:50 AM.
Flight: JetBlue B6123, MCO\u2192JFK, arrives 9:30 PM
Terminal: JFK Terminal 5
Context: 2 adults, 2 kids (ages 3 and 6), 4 checked bags, 2 car seats, stroller
Without meet and greet: parents juggle kids + luggage + car seats while texting driver. With meet and greet: greeter takes all bags and car seats at baggage claim, parents focus on kids, smooth walk to waiting Suburban with pre-installed car seats.
Flight: American AA1092, MIA\u2192JFK, arrives 4:15 PM
Terminal: JFK Terminal 8
Context: 72-year-old flying alone for the first time in years, 2 checked bags
Without meet and greet: navigates unfamiliar terminal alone, struggles with bags, gets confused at pickup zone. With meet and greet: greeter waits at arrivals with name sign, takes bags, provides reassurance, escorts to vehicle. Adult children receive text confirmation when parent is in the car.
We track your flight in real time. If your flight is delayed 2 hours, the greeter adjusts their arrival time automatically. You do not need to call or text—dispatch handles it behind the scenes.
Your booking confirmation includes the greeter's phone number. If you exit the secure area and do not see your name sign within 60 seconds, call or text the greeter. They will guide you to their exact location. This is extremely rare—greeters are trained to position prominently.
Yes. Contact us at +1-347-321-9929 or reply to your booking confirmation email. We can add meet and greet up to 2 hours before your flight lands (subject to greeter availability).
No. Greeters are not permitted past the federal inspection area (customs). They wait at the arrivals exit after you have cleared customs and collected your bags. However, just knowing someone is waiting helps reduce stress during the customs process.
No. VIP fast-track services (like Mobile Passport Control or Global Entry lanes) expedite the customs process itself. Meet and greet is what happens after you clear customs—someone is waiting to greet you and help with bags. They are complementary services.
If you are carry-on only, meet and greet still works. The greeter waits at the arrivals exit (domestic) or customs exit (international) and escorts you directly to the vehicle. No baggage claim stop needed.
Yes. If you are traveling with colleagues or family on the same flight, the greeter holds a sign with the lead passenger's name and assists the entire group. Common for corporate group bookings.
Yes. We offer meet and greet at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County Airport. Logistics vary by terminal but the service model is identical.
Just $25 for a seamless arrival experience. Name sign, luggage assistance, and a stress-free walk to your waiting vehicle.
Last updated: February 2026
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
