Originally Posted by
MaydayMark
The last time I deadheaded into JFK, I took a taxi to the cargo side. The taxi driver said he didn't know where FedEx was. The dispatcher gave him directions 3 times. The dispatcher, seeing the guy was still pretty confused, looked at me and said, "$12 MAX!" When we finally arrived at FedEx the meter said $23. I gave him $12 and started to get out of the cab. The driver made an issue out of the meter saying $23. I asked him to call the cops ... he decided to take my $12 instead.
I've used the shuttle to the Hilton Garden Inn, from Federal Circle, then had the driver drop me off in the cargo area (it is only about 1/3 mile tops) good tip was cheaper than the cab fare.