I enjoy reading everyone's options for getting there to get THERE. The bus service from Midtown to the airports is fair. My biggest problem is I live 65 miles north of NYC. I used to go out of JFK and use long term parking. That was back when I could get a really cheap non-stop to Mo'Bay and gas was not quite so dear. Now most of the flights I get are not non-stop (one stop is my limit), the drive costs more and parking has become more expensive. LaGuardia is worse than JFK when it comes to parking, but is easy to get to. So, I have tried different ways - Metro North, to the train to the plane - economical but hell. That is a trip in itself!! I could do it but one time my plane got in late, I missed the last train and ended up overnight at Grand Central. Nope, that doesn't work for me. Since I still manage to get decent airfares, I hate spending more to get to the airport than it costs to fly to JA. It is an ongoing challenge, but keeping down the costs is what allows me to go so often.

I think my family is jealous. When I was coming home on Christmas Eve, I asked my son who was coming in from out of town with his girlfriend if they could pick me up at the airport @ ~10:30pm. I figured since they were planning to be in the city that evening, it would be easy. His response was "No. How could you expect me to keep her out that late just to pick you up after you've had your fun?" Excuse me!! Would it been OK if I promised not to have had my fun instead? LOL I guess I know better than to ask for that again. He thinks I shouldn't travel so much. I should be home, baking cookies for grandchildren and settling into old age. yeah, right...

So, of course I am open to suggestions. I have a system for now but if anyone knows a better way, please share.