Like people around the world, Nashville residents endured months of staying inside and getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and are increasingly enjoying life as things reopen safely. So long as new case counts are down, you comply with the recommendations of local health experts, and the government has given flying the safety go-ahead, you can take to the skies once again.
However, things aren’t the same as they used to be. One thing that’s changed for the better is the airport commute because of a new model that’s made it easier and even cheaper. Please keep reading to learn why driving yourself to and from the airport is the preferred way these days, so long as you use the right platform.
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Save Big Money
Historically, parking at the airport was prohibitively expensive. It didn’t really make much sense to drive yourself there, park for a few nights, and drive home afterwards, so people took taxis or got a friend or relative to drop them off.
The parking options at BNA airport and at airports across North America have expanded with a new model that lets commuters take advantage of underused parking lots beside the airport. Parking there costs a fraction of what it did, and ultimately, you’ll spend less money than it costs to take an Uber each way.
Some of the best providers also offer a points program to increase your savings even more. Keep using the same service and get those loyalty rewards to make your next trip even cheaper.
Couldn’t Be Easier to Use
Sometimes heading to the airport can be stressful when people fear they may not make their flight. The last thing they want is to experience needless hassles on the way to the airport or any other inconveniences that take up valuable time.
Using a service that utilizes parking spots beside the airport is designed to be simple and quick. All you need to do is book the spot and pre-pay online or via phone at least one night before your flight takes off. Then, when you reach the parking lot, show the booking to the attendant on hand.
They’ll show you to your parking spot and then take you to the free airport shuttle to your terminal. You don’t need to really do anything else! If you’re using a hotel’s parking lot, you can park there even if you don’t have an overnight room booked.
Just remember to save your receipt so you can seamlessly board the return shuttle back to your car when your trip is over. When using the best providers, cancellations are always free, and there should be no hidden costs.
Enjoy the Familiarity and Convenience of Using Your Own Vehicle
Beginning a trip amid the familiarity of your own vehicle is the perfect way to start a holiday or business trip. You won’t have to hope that the driver’s trunk is large enough for your bags or hope they take the optimal route to the airport.
You can even play your own music on the way there and back, and taking your own car spares you the need of having to depend on the punctuality of someone else. Do you want to anxiously wait at home while the minutes tick away and your Uber driver is late for the pick-up, or do you want to take matters into your own hands and drive yourself?
Across North America
Nashville residents aren’t the only people fortunate enough to get access to this new and improved method of airport commuting: this model is already up and running in airports across North America, from California to the Eastern seaboard, and in many Canadian cities too.
It’s also available at a few seaports in the US, as this disruptor is as determined to change the way people get to the high seas as they are in the air.
A Few Handy Money-Saving Tips
Once you’ve shaved off the cost of getting to and from the airport, why not save a few more bucks by remembering a few handy tips? Savvy flyers know to pack everything they can into their carry-on luggage, so they sidestep baggage fees and don’t give airlines an opportunity to lose their luggage.
Bring your own food to the airport rather than purchase overpriced and often mediocre food. While some airports like BNA have upped their game lately by incorporating local favorites like 400 Degrees or Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse, packing your own food gives you control of the flavor, nutrition, portion size, and price.
Everybody is probably pretty eager to get flying once again and resume seeing people and doing things the way we did before the pandemic. Remember to follow all health precautions and keep the above in mind, and your next trip will be safe and cheaper.