Most limo companies give you 30 minutes of free waiting after a domestic flight lands and 60 minutes after an international one. The clock starts when your plane touches down, not at the time on your ticket. Once the free window ends, waiting gets billed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who has stood at a baggage carousel, watching everyone else\u2019s suitcase go by, has had the same thought: is my driver still out there? Usually, yes. But how long he stays, and what it costs you if you run late, depends on the company\u2019s wait time policy. It\u2019s worth knowing before you book. In this article, I will explain how you can take extra time from a limo company and which company is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your driver isn\u2019t watching the arrival time on your itinerary. He\u2019s watching your actual flight on a live tracker. If the plane lands 40 minutes late, the wait window starts 40 minutes late too, and it costs you nothing. This only works if the company has your flight number. Leave it off the booking, and your driver may be stuck with the pickup time you typed in, which could be wrong by the time you land. It takes ten seconds to add. Do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the usual numbers across the US limo industry. Every company sets its own, so treat these as a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| Pickup type<\/th>\n | Typical free wait<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n |
|---|---|
| Domestic flight<\/td>\n | 30 minutes after landing<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n |
| International flight<\/td>\n | 60 minutes after landing<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n |
| Home, hotel, or office<\/td>\n | 10 to 15 minutes<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n |