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Airport meet & greet at LAX: what it is and when it's worth it

What airport meet & greet means at LAX, how it differs from curbside pickup, and when the in-terminal greeting is worth it: international arrivals, VIPs, families and lots of bags.

Short answer: airport meet & greet means your chauffeur parks, walks into the terminal and meets you at baggage claim with a sign showing your name, then helps carry your bags to the car. With curbside pickup, you meet the car at the curb instead. Curbside pickup is included on every Continental airport transfer, and meet & greet is a small optional add-on for arrivals.

Meet & greet vs curbside pickup

Curbside (included)You walk out to the arrivals curb, and your chauffeur pulls up in the black Escalade as soon as you are ready.
Meet & greet (add-on)Your chauffeur waits inside at baggage claim with a name sign, helps with your luggage and walks you to the car.

When meet & greet is worth it

  • International arrivals: after a long flight and customs, in an unfamiliar terminal, being met inside removes the guesswork
  • Lots of luggage, or a family with children: an extra pair of professional hands from the carousel to the car
  • VIPs and clients: being met at baggage claim with a name sign is the polished touch they expect
  • First-time visitors, or anyone who finds LAX overwhelming: no searching for the right curb in a crowd
  • Older travelers, or anyone who would appreciate a hand: your chauffeur is there when you reach baggage claim

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When curbside is all you need

  • A domestic arrival with carry-on bags only, at an airport you know: curbside is faster and included
  • A quick solo trip where every minute counts
  • You would rather text your chauffeur and step straight into the car at the curb

How to add it

Select meet & greet when you book your airport pickup, or ask for it when you call (213) 373-7040. Your chauffeur will be inside with the correct name on the sign. Whether you choose curbside or meet & greet, we track your flight, so a delay never leaves you waiting.

Common questions

What does airport meet & greet mean?

Airport meet & greet means your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal at baggage claim, holding a sign with your name, and helps carry your luggage to the car. Without it, you meet your chauffeur at the arrivals curb. It is the familiar name-sign greeting you see in arrivals halls.

How much does meet & greet cost at LAX?

It is a small add-on to the flat airport-transfer rate, covering parking and your chauffeur's time inside the terminal. You will see the exact amount when you select it at booking. Standard curbside pickup is included at no extra charge.

Is meet & greet worth it?

It is worth it for international arrivals, travelers with a lot of luggage or young children, VIP and client pickups, and anyone who would rather be met by name than search a busy curb. For a quick domestic arrival with a carry-on, the included curbside pickup is usually all you need.

Can you greet someone else by name, like a client or family member?

Yes. For a guest pickup, we put the passenger's name on the sign, not the booker's, so the person being collected is greeted by name and walked to the car. Just give us their name when you book.

Do you still track the flight with meet & greet?

Yes, always. Whether you choose curbside or meet & greet, we track the flight and time your pickup to your actual landing, so a delay never leaves you waiting.

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