New Pre-Arranged Limousine Pickup Location at Terminal 3 of Pearson International Airport in Toronto

Please be advised that effective Monday, February 27th, 2017, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority has mandated a change in location for pre-arranged limousine pickups at Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new pre-arranged pickup location at Terminal 3 is at Door A, Post 7. Door A’s lettering is visible from inside the terminal, while the post numbers are visible outside the terminal …

VIP Meet and Greet Service at Pearson International Airport

At Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services, we consider the ease, convenience and privacy of our clients to be a matter of the utmost concern. This is particular the case at airports when dealing with VIP passengers, who wish to minimize hassles from both airport controls and the general public. With these concerns in mind, as a supplement to our standard Meet and …

Update on Meeting Procedures at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Now that the pedestrian tunnel connecting the island terminal of Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is in operation, Global Alliance has carefully evaluated the feasibility of meeting clients on the mainland side for YTZ arrivals. While it may initially seem more efficient to simply pull the car up and meet passengers at the mainland terminal and passenger tunnel exit, the issue remains a lack of …

Opening of Pedestrian Tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

After three years of construction, the underground pedestrian tunnel linking Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to the mainland will open today, Thursday, July 30th at 1:30 pm. The $80 million project links the Toronto Islands to the city on the mainland for the first time in history, via a tunnel constructed underneath the western channel of Toronto’s harbor. Access to …

Further Information Concerning Airport Fees

When a chauffeur representing Global Alliance meets their passenger(s) for an airport arrival, a constant requirement is the payment of an airport fee. This fee may be a standard parking fee or may be a special rate for limousine driver airport registration, depending on the specific airport regulations. Whether meeting a passenger inside the terminal or waiting in a pre-arranged …

Explaining Trip Occasions: Airport Transfers

Upon reserving chauffeured limousine services with Global Alliance and receiving an email with confirmation of the booking attached, you may notice a field in the Pick Up & Drop Off Information section of the confirmation that is labelled Occasion. Though this may seem to be a minor detail to the client’s eye, the Occasion for each booking is a vital …

Display Signage: Streamlining Customer Convenience at Meeting Points

Whether at a busy airport or in hectic downtown traffic, a common issue for passengers using chauffeured transportation can be locating their assigned vehicle and driver. One practice utilized by Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services to aid passengers in identifying their assigned vehicle, chauffeur, airport greeter, or onsite coordinator is the use of specified signage.

New Pre-Arranged Limousine Dispatch Location at Pearson Airport Terminal 1

As of Tuesday, May 5th, Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport will see changes in the precise location of ground transportation options on the Arrivals Level. These changes will affect pre-arranged limousine services upon arrival at YYZ such as those offered by Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Specifics on these changes are detailed below, but in short: Pre-arranged limousine …

Toronto Island Airport: Options for Drop Offs

The Toronto Island Airport, also referred to as Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto City Centre Airport, or by its airport code YTZ, has become an increasingly popular option for regional travelers moving in and out of Toronto. Its central location on Toronto’s Harbourfront area at the base of Bathurst Street allows for easy access to the downtown core, making the airport …

Transfers to and from Private Flights: Speed, Efficiency, Security and Privacy

Arrivals to and departures from commercial terminals of major airports are a major component of Global Alliance’s usual daily chauffeured transportation services. Although not as frequent, pickups and drop offs at private airfields or FBOs (fixed base operators) are also a key part of Global Alliance’s series of services, and involve a specific set of challenges and requirements.