It doesnโt matter if youโre Bernard Arnault or Michael Jordan, you canโt buy more time. Itโs the one universal equaliser that canโt be commodified. But maximising time is undeniably what the worldโs most successful people do best.
And since weโre not all flying private, streamlining your travel process, especially domestically, is a fine art anyone who flies regularly should aspire to master.
If youโre always on the move, Uber Reserve likely wonโt be new to you. The tool allows you to request a ride up to 90 days in advance at any time of the day. Improved technology helps lock in and navigate drivers to arrive up to 15 minutes early for your scheduled pickup time, and additional wait time is included in your fare for convenience.
What high flyers might not be aware of is the airport-specific offering, which allows travellers to schedule a ride at their destination airport with flight tracking technology built-in to ensure a ride is ready regardless if itโs early, on time, or delayed. For added comfort, this feature is exclusively available with Uberโs most premium ride, Uber Premier. The fare already includes up to 60 minutes of wait time after your flight lands, so riders wonโt have to pay any additional charge to the upfront price if they need this time when leaving the airport.
Essentially, itโs your personal town car booked with a few taps of your smartphone.
Reserve airport pickup is available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports. You also earn Qantas points every time you ride with Uber to and from major domestic airports in Australia, which is a nice little kickback for the pleasure.
And it doesnโt just stop when youโve arrived at your destination. If youโre sailing through back-to-back appointments all over the city, ensure your schedule is tight and on time by booking your Uber rides ahead of the day using the general reserve function. If youโre only on the ground for a day or two, this hack seems like a no-brainer.
If youโre after more travel hacks, weโve collaborated with Uber for a new series, Wheels Up, where youโll find some of Australiaโs faster operators and titans of industry alike pinned down, albeit for a brief moment. We want to know how they move more efficiently around the country and the globe, as for them, every second counts.
This article is presented in partnership with Uber. Download the Uber app now to unlock the benefits of Reserve Airport Pickups. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Boss Hunting.
