Before heading to my hotel, i had to stop at my favorite centurion lounge at laguardia. Just left the centurion lounge and am now at the gate to fly home. Amex platinum and centurion cardmembers get free access to the lounge, even. Find information about driving to or from local airports. The complete guide to american express centurion lounges. At this lounge, drivers find the help uber doesnt offer. New york city is suffering from a spate of fake uber scams at the citys airports. Theres a large common table if driving a desk is on your list, though you may find the.
On the other hand, some drivers seem genuinely cheerful to drive for lyft and uber and proudly boast of earning a living wage from the job. Free uber rides courtesy of amex centurion lounge lga. Taxis are fine, and uber is fine, and they cost about the same unless uber has surge pricing. But, calling himself an exracecar driver, he admits to pushing the limits, driving with a certain recklessness as he moves from. American express strictly limits who can access centurion lounge facilities. I dont know how uber works or whether you can tip your driver with uber credits, but im guessing. Its been a bit of a slow week in the points and mile world but lets recap what you might have missed. Why i made spirit airlines my american express platinum preferred airline. You can find centurion lounges in san francisco sfo, seattle sea, las vegas las, houston iah, dallas dfw, miami mia and new york lga a new one in philadelphia phl is set to open later this.
Signing up for credit cards through partner links earns us a commission. This is the mess you have to go through to get a ride at lga. Laguardia airport lga operates domestic flights to the east coast and central areas of north america due to a longstanding maximum flight radius of up to 1,500 miles for lga flights, excluding denver international airport and saturday flights. The driver said he pulled out some towels from the seats and got her some water. Dec, 2017 new york is an expensive city to visit, but its getting a little cheaper thanks to the american express centurion lounge at new yorklaguardia airport.
Two free uber rides from lga from amex centurion lounge. Gone are the days of hailing an uber from the arrivals driveway, at least for right now during the construction. Lounge access privileges for amex platinum cardholders. As someone who primarily flies alaska, while id prefer to be in a centurion lounge, id definitely be plenty happy if this got the alaska lounge at lax to stop constantly having the no pp sign outactually being able to get into the alaska lounge would probably be enough to get me to choose that over walking over from the tbit centurion lounge.
Once inside, request a code for two free uber rides. Compared to the centurion lounge in terminal b which is my goto lounge at lga, this lounge was massive. American express centurion lounge crowding getting worse. Oct 02, 2017 uber to open lounges in westfield malls. From lgas airport lounges to nearby hotels, car rental companies and important. The driver didnt know where the hotel was which i still find shocking given the high bar for london taxi cab drivers. Lounging got way cooler when laguardia got and american express lounge seating is comfy or communal.
The owner of this site is not an investment advisor, financial planner, nor legal or tax professional and articles here are of an opinion and general nature and. When deciding which miles to redeem isnt obvious 2016 air franceklm flyingblue promo awards up to 50% off. For those who wish to drive their own cars, aloft new york laguardia airport has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 page 22. American express centurion lounge coming to lax tom bradley. Apr 19, 2018 inside ubers driver centre in johannesburg photos. Get two free uber rides with lga centurion lounge visit. Follow the green car services signs to the blue covered walkway. Flagship first dining is americans most exclusive lounge facility, and i was looking forward to checking out the dfw location, which is the last one i hadnt yet visited. On monday morning, jan berrange 33 witnessed the latest attack on the driver who had just dropped him off at the gautrain station in centurion. Uber is especially helpful when traveling, as it can give you rides to and from airports and around new cities.
Historic marine air terminal at laguardia is jetblues new home. Youll then wait in a line where youll be given the next available driver. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to reopening the lounge on the 27th. Researching pricesairlinesi have traveled a few times from and to ny and florida. Innocent passengers continue to be caught up in the turf battle between metered taxi and uber drivers.
United states uber at lga for our upcoming arrival at lga in new york i thought i might try, for the very first time, using uber for the trip to midtown vs. American express membership rewards centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 my wife and i will be flying out of lga next week on different airlines, departing around the same time her flight departs 15 minutes ahead of mine. Centurion lounge access was the primary driver to my choice to drop the plat amex card when the fee increased last year. Ride to san francisco international airport sfo uber. Uber in centurion gumtree classifieds in centurion. New york is an expensive city to visit, but its getting a little cheaper thanks to the american express centurion lounge at new york laguardia airport. While checking in, the receptionist told me that i have to take a bus to catch the uber since uber is no longer allowed to pick people up. Pilot stranded miles away from airport by angry lyft driver. Your fare on uber or lyft would be just that much cheaper. Aloft new york laguardia airport hotel new york ny. American express offers worldclass charge and credit cards, gift cards, rewards, travel, personal savings, business services, insurance and more. In the american terminal in lga there are not any food options, everything to eat and even that is limited is located before security.
I generally dont bother with trying to find an uber driver and i just get in the cab line, and im in a car within a few minutes, but its your call. This is where uber driver partners at lga meet travelers for pickup. The centurion lounge in between concourse b and c checkpoints. Nycs laguardia airport lga is undergoing a massive fiveyear. Mission not accomplished 20 minutes of airport parking costs how much. It is miles 21 km south of downtown san francisco, california, it has flights to points throughout north america and is a major gateway to europe and asia. I have traveled on delta, jetblue and now testing spirit airlines. Guy in photo claims he is a certified uber driver, picked up. American express platinum metal stainless steel titanium 2017 rare cool. Photo by zach honigthe points guy the philadelphia centurion lounge is open daily from 5 a. This particular delta sky club was like one giant room with a pillar here or there that might act as a buffer for privacy but not much else. Destroying black amex card degree knife challenge. If i had gone to the centurion lounge across the airport, they probably wouldnt have had access to that information either.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Select your terminal and door number so your driver knows where to find you. Our centurion lounge at las vegas international airport will be temporarily closed february 2526th for regular maintenance. I cant verify this with personal experience, but a day after my uber lga excitement, i got an email from uber saying that uber black works differently at laguardias terminal b. While checking in, the receptionist told me that i have to take a bus to catch the uber since uber is no longer allowed to pick people up at arrivals. Historic marine air terminal at laguardia is jetblues new. It uses a sixdigit pin code system where you just request an uber black, join the line in the garage and give the pin to the first available driver. The laguardia centurion lounge is much smaller than some others, but still. How to request an uber at laguardia airport during construction. American express will provide notice here and on the amex mobile app when locations reopen. After the weekend in dallas, i headed to the airport early to take advantage of the centurion lounge there, which i could access with up to two guests thanks to my amex platinum card. As expected and as usual the carrier mimicked deltas recent move to increase the amount of dollars members must spend to get or maintain premier status. There are 4 ways to get from sandton to centurion by taxi, train, car or towncar. Things to do near ibis styles new york laguardia airport.
The lounge can be accessed with an american express platinum or centurion card. How to navigate laguardia airport during its massive construction. Uber and lyft drivers are permitted to pickup passengers from the. If you are planning a trip to laguardia airport and are considering driving, you. Fake ridesharing scams plaguing new york city airports. American express platinum metal stainless steel titanium. Alas our uber driver was a slave to her satellite navigation and not the road signs for lgas ever changing roadways. I am traveling with the entire clan my 2 kids and wife. At long last, uber is operating in las vegas as of this weekend according to its company blog. Centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 page 15. Family fun in new york city using southwest points. We waited about 15 minutes online and there was a ton of people on it. Jan 15, 2020 alas our uber driver was a slave to her satellite navigation and not the road signs for lgas ever changing roadways. View gumtree free online classified ads for uber driver in centurion and more in south africa.
Free uber rides from lga for amex platinum card members. View gumtree free online classified ads for uber and more in centurion. The service got off to a rocky start, however, and its future is now uncertain at least in the short term since a federal judge blocked uber from operating in nevada. Pack your patience, getting out of laguardia may take 90. According to amex, the two free uber rides are valid on any vehicle type, so youre not limited to uberx. Must apply the promotional code to your uber account prior to. When you got to the front, the driver was given your code which pulled up your trip in the driver s lyft app. Since flying in and out of jfk, laguardia, or newark is only slightly worse than being scissor kicked in the groin repeatedly, we came up with 10 nyc airport hacks thatll make it. American express centurion lounge lax close to completion. Boarding for sfo airport international flights takes place in areas a and g. As you may already know, lga is in the middle of a huge renovation, and as a result of the construction, travelers are needing to add a significant amount of time to their travel time. Free uber rides from the centurion lounge at new yorklga. American express centurion lounge coming to lax tom.
Aug 12, 2014 american express membership rewards centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 originally posted by pallhedge from the lounge to terminal c is about a 10 minute walk, 15 if you walk really slow. Uber driver attacked in centurion centurion rekord. Book new york laguardia airport marriott, east elmhurst on tripadvisor. Sfo is an international airport near san bruno and millbrae in unincorporated san mateo county. Free uber rides from lga for amex platinum and centurion card members as ive written before, amexs centurion loungesavailable only to amex card membersare swank and exclusive. Aug 12, 2014 american express membership rewards centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 they checked my bp last week and the two times i went last year. Uber has opened a new greenlight hub in sandton to cater for the needs of its drivers. According to amex, the two free uber rides are valid on any vehicle type, so youre not limited.
Cedric vongerichten, the centurion lounge executive chef, laguardia cedric vongerichten is the executive chef and owner of wayan, a modern frenchindonesian restaurant in new york city. Anyways, leaving early more time in the centurion lounge as far as im concerned. Free amex centurion lounge uber ride earned spg points december 15, 2015 deals american express, amex, centurion lounge, toronto, uber michael w back in november news spread about an offer to get two free uber rides at the amex centurion lounge in new yorks laguardia airport. Philadelphia phl the dining room area at the amex centurion lounge in philadelphia. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in food and drink. The 25k spend threshold on mileageplus cobranded credit. Mar 19, 2017 how to navigate laguardia airport during its massive construction. Our last trip in february, our lyft driver told us about another service in nyc called juno. Theres include access to the american express centurion lounges, a priority pass select membership.
Oct 16, 2017 unfortunately, it was from an airport with a dreadful reputation, new yorks laguardia airport lga. Free amex centurion lounge uber ride earned spg points. Upon arriving at the laguardia airport, it was time for lunch so i made my way to the new centurion lounge where american express platinum cardholders, like me, get in free. Jun 29, 2017 how to request an uber at laguardia airport during construction. Cedric vongerichten is the executive chef and owner of wayan, a modern frenchindonesian restaurant in new york city. Were not sure yet how the centurion at laguardia airport stacks up against every other american express lounge but its arguably the best one here. Amex platinum benefits are numerous ranging from elite status, airline fee credits, uber credits, lounge access and more. We look forward to reopening our lounges and welcoming our. For terminals c and d, head outside on the departures level. New york laguardia airport marriott updated 2020 prices. Strange thing is, he had regular ny passenger plates hmmxxxx, no tlc. You have to walk all the way to the front of the terminal.
Lga is a domestic hub for delta air lines, which is a significant contributor to the expansion plans for lga. Sfo offers nonstop flights to more than 45 international cities on 39 international carriers. Our new york city laguardia airport guide contains information about airport lounges, wifi, nearby hotels, hours of operation, facilities and. Fortunately, in august 2014, american express opened their third centurion lounge, raising the bar for service and lounges in this airport which is regularly ranked as one of americas worst airports. Chris mcginnis, author at travelskills page 8 of 15. Airport parking is often part of the traveling process, so it makes sense to earn rewards wherever you can. Ubers new laguardia pickup experience for uberx rides points. New york city laguardia airport guide sleeping in airports. Flagship first dining is also the only time youll be. Youll find the centurion lounge before security in laguardias terminal b used primarily by american airlines and united but which allows. I think an uber actually would have been cheaper and easier but this would be our only cab ride in london and its a special part of being in the city. How to navigate laguardia airport during its massive. Cedric vongerichten, the centurion lounge executive chef, laguardia. How to save big on uber and lyft at lax live and lets fly.
Upon arriving at laguardia, passengers can either wait on line for a taxi, which has a special lineup for cabs. The 20% bump up applies to qualifying activity in 2015 for status in 2016. I met my colleague chris mcginnis at his hotel, which was located near the jacob javitts centre, so we could do a quick run through of our presentation. Centurion lounge lga opened, 12 august 2014 page 23. American express centurion lounge new york laguardia airport. American express centurion lounge crowding getting. To enter the lounge, you need to show the lounge agent your card, a valid boarding pass, and a governmentissued i. Not to pass judgement, but if youre asking for ways to fake a boarding pass, maybe you should rethink your plan to go to the lounge. For terminal a, head outside from arrivals or baggage claim. Apr 09, 2018 uber drivers in dallas tend to give you 1star ratings if you get picked up at dfw and only go a short distance.
Kennedy jfk airports should beware of how they decide to get around town the citys airports have been rife with fake uber and lyft drivers in recent months. On the one hand, i truly feel the pain of the driver. On level 2, please wait for your driver in the designated lane. Dec, 2017 historic marine air terminal at laguardia is jetblues new home december, 2017 by angelina aucello leave a comment while newark is my preferred airport by far out of the 3 nyc airports, ill occasionally fly out of laguardia if theres a good deal and if the flights are scheduled when traffic isnt a nightmare. Spirit airlines lga to fll trip report travel is rewarding. A helpful and friendly staff mix nicely with a good variety of seating, food. Jan 21, 2017 destroying black amex card degree knife challenge. After the weekend in dallas, i headed to the airport early to take advantage of the centurion lounge there, which i could. Originally born in bangkok, thailand, cedric moved to new york at a young age, where he spent his early years learning from his father, jeangeorges. I even saw an uber driver being threatened with a ticket as his riders were. I usually take uber or lyft rides tofrom the airport for longer trips if its costeffective, but sometimes it can be so expensive that im better off driving myself to the airport, paying tolls, and parking.
The centurion lounge is reserved for passengers with specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry. This is where uber driverpartners at lga meet travelers for pickup. But first, a quick stop at the centurion at laguardia. The centurion lounge does not currently accept reservations. Nov 07, 2015 free uber rides courtesy of amex centurion lounge lga. To enter a centurion lounge, you must be ticketed on a delta flight that day, and you must have purchased your ticket with the delta reserve. How to get from sandton to centurion by taxi, train, car or. While sitting in the bar area and watching the planes taxi back and forth is. The reason i generously tip on uber now despite my aversion to it is because i know the drivers are underpaid. American express credit cards, rewards, travel and. Video of uber driver pepper spraying drunk passenger. When i flew into lga right before christmas, waiting for my uber to arrive at the curb with all the construction traffic, there was a guy in a 20152016 suburban sitting at the curb for a good 10 minutes, rolling down his window and asking everyone need a taxi. Lga is closer, so if you can fly their for the same money, that would be my pick. Will she have any problems accessing the centuron lounge as my guest amex.
May 31, 2017 by million mile secrets million mile secrets. Laguardia airport in new york lga terminal guide 2020. Aug 09, 2014 posts about lga centurion lounge written by ralph. Sunday was the big day my presentation at the new york times travel show. I ubered from home, stopping enroute to pick my wife up from work, easily getting to laguardia in plenty of time. American express centurion lounge lga after a great couple of nights at the new york edition, it was time to head home. The delta skymiles reserve offers complimentary centurion lounge access for the cardholder. On top of being targeted, we also used 10% promo codes glride10, and when comparing it to uber the prices werent too far apart. Reviews from uber partner drivers employees about uber partner drivers culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. I found that it took an extremely long time for my uber driver to make the pickup at the main terminal.
A stay at aloft new york laguardia airport also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the propertys convenient shuttle service. So while i do still want to try the sfo centurion lounge, and will still visit the las lounge whenever im in town, there was a definite upside to. Youll also get in free at delta sky clubs, where you can bring up to two guests at. Uber has announced theyre making changes at laguardia airport. Nov 02, 2019 centurion lounge access was the primary driver to my choice to drop the plat amex card when the fee increased last year. Amusing thing was amex didnt even give me a retention offer.