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Uber Adds Extra Features for Airport Travelers

Book early, have a car waiting for you, or have food ready when you land

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on October 6, 2021 04:01PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Uber has unveiled several planned features intended for frequent flyers and casual airline travelers alike. A recent announcement highlights several features intended to make the part of your trip that comes after touchdown go a little more smoothly. It's not just about having a car waiting when you de-plane, either. You'll also be able to use Mobile Ordering For Pickup to order food in advance, and have a meal ready via Uber Eats once you've left your arrival gate. VPP QQQ / Unsplash Ready When You Are is a new option that will let you request a ride when your plane lands, but specify when you want to be picked up. You can choose between "as soon as possible," 10 minutes, or up to 20 minutes, to give yourself more time to get from your gate to the exit. This feature is available on Android starting Wednesday and will be coming to iOS sometime in November.
Uber Reserve is being expanded to include airport travel, allowing you up to 30 days of lead time to reserve a car to pick you up. Flight tracking also is being added, which will automatically adjust your reservation time if your flight comes in early or late. And if you get held up on the way out for some reason, drivers will wait for up to an hour for no added charge. Uber Technologies, Inc Uber Reserve and Ready When You Are both are available now at several major airports across the US, as well as in a few other countries—but not everywhere. If you want to check for your airport, you can find the details in Uber's announcement. Mobile Ordering For Pickup is currently being tested at Toronto Pearson Airport and should be available in the US sometime within the next several months. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Your Car's Driving Assistance Tech Isn't Meant to Be Used Alone—Here's Why What Is Lyft and How Do You Use It? The 8 Best Online Grocery Shopping Sites in 2022 8 Tips for Traveling and Flying With Your Laptop How to Cancel Uber How To Obtain Final Fantasy VII's Limit Breaks Which Is Cheaper: Uber or Taxi? What Is a Windows SmartScreen Filter? The 10 Best Fast Food Restaurant Apps of 2022 5 Tips for Buying a Car on eBay How to Remove Your Smart Bag Battery How to Use the Walmart Grocery App The 10 Best Travel Planner Apps of 2022 How to Visit Other Animal Crossing Islands How to Use Google Assistant to Make Appointments Food Delivery App Wars: Grubhub vs. Uber Eats Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies