New York Limo Information: Airports, Conventions, Laws

Airport Commuter offers detailed information for our limousine and airport car service customers in New York. If you're a first-time visitor to New York and want a little help, also check out our New York overview for limousine tourists. If you have any questions, just give us a call!


New York Airport Information:

Airport Commuter New York provides professional airport limousine service to all the New York area's main airports: JFK International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), Newark International Airport (EWR), Long Island Islip Airport (ISP), and Westchester County Airport (HPN).


JFK International Airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York. Limousine pick-up at JFK Airport is available in front of all terminals, 1 through 9. Flight information is available for Kennedy International Airport. For further information on JFK International Airport, call 718.244.4444.


Also operated by the Port Authority, LaGuardia Airport has terminals A, B, C and D (the central terminal building, B, has its own A-D wings; Terminals C and D are for US Airways and Delta, respectively). Limousine pick-up is available in front of all terminals, and online flight information is available for LaGuardia Airport. For further information on LaGuardia Airport, call 718.533.3400.


Newark International Airport is located in New Jersey next to the Turnpike. Operated by the joint Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Newark Airport has terminals A, B and C, with limousine pick-up available outside each terminal. Online flight information is available; for further information on Newark Airport, call 973.961.6000.


Long Island Islip Macarthur Airport (ISP) is located on Long Island approximately 50 miles east of Manhattan. ISP has a single terminal with limousine pick-up available outside the baggage claim. For further information please contact Macarthur Airport by calling 631.467.3210.


Westchester County Airport (HPN) is located in White Plains approximately 30 miles north of Manhattan. HPN has a single terminal with limousine pick-up outside. Real-time flight information is available for HPN.


New York Conventions and Commerce:

The Javits Center is New York City's main Convention Center (655 West 34th Street, New York, 10001 :: 212.216.2000). The Meadowlands Exposition Center is also nearby (355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094 :: 201.330.7773). New York City is one of the major financial centers of the world, home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ, as well as many Fortune 500 companies and foreign corporations. Entertainment, media and real estate businesses also abound in New York City.


Your Safety as a New York Limousine Passenger:

All limousines and for-hire sedans operating out of New York City are subject to minimum insurance requirements and must operate under a valid permit, signified by a current Taxi and Limousine Service decal on the front right of the windshield. All chauffeurs must carry a current chauffeur's license and for-hire operator's permit. All vehicles are inspected three times per year. For general information, please also see our list of federally regulated minimum requirements for limousine operators to understand national laws regarding your safety as a limousine passenger.


Your Legal Rights as a New York Limousine Passenger:

Before booking with a particular New York City limousine company it is a good idea to check that the limousine or sedan is fully permitted (see above) and that registration and inspection stickets appear valid. It is also a good idea to be clear about all charges before beginning limousine service. These may include tolls, airport fees, regulatory fees, travel time, holiday surcharges, fuel surcharges and courtesy cell-phone usage charges, which should be stated clearly up front and on your receipt. By clarifying these charges in the beginning, you can avoid companies or drivers who may charge fees not originally included in your service.