Air NZ Taxi
Jul 17, 2016, 10:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ Elite, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 908
I had this problem a couple of weeks ago. No way around it that I could see. I then went on the Alert Taxi website and booked my cab on there. I assume it was the same price as through Air NZ - just didn't get the APD.
Jul 18, 2016, 5:03 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: NZ*S
Posts: 773
I've also noticed they have removed the option for the airnz parking services other than valet parking. I used to find it convenient to book and pay in advance and file the expense claim with work before I left.
I just checked the rates for a transfer from Ellerslie to the airport on Friday morning.. Hah, $85 for 15km & 20ish minutes. When will the Auckland Taxi fraternity realise Uber has changed the playing field and get real with their prices?
I just checked the rates for a transfer from Ellerslie to the airport on Friday morning.. Hah, $85 for 15km & 20ish minutes. When will the Auckland Taxi fraternity realise Uber has changed the playing field and get real with their prices?
Jul 18, 2016, 6:01 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 366
Jul 18, 2016, 6:56 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Programs: Air New Zealand Elite (*A G), Qantas Silver, Alitalia Freccia Alata
Posts: 90
Had the same issue here. To be fair they charge 20% more for the same alert taxi compared to booking direct so I tend to book direct with alert now.
On my way back from airport I always uber and around 50% cheaper than taxi. If only there was enough around burbs at all times I'd take them to airport as well!
On my way back from airport I always uber and around 50% cheaper than taxi. If only there was enough around burbs at all times I'd take them to airport as well!
Jul 18, 2016, 1:01 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: NZ*S
Posts: 773
I can still see 3 parking options with online booking via https://www.taxi.co.nz/auckland-airport-parking/ .
Feb 22, 2018, 9:15 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ Elite Partner/Silver (in own right), PR Classic, QF Bronze, UA Member, VA Red
Posts: 1,551
what's going on with taxi prices - booked about 4months ago and it was $65 (which incidentally I got refunded as it was an hour late); today they are quoting $95 - Parnell to Auckland International
Feb 22, 2018, 11:32 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: Air NZ*GE
Posts: 148
that’s outrageous! I tend to super shuttle back from Parnell usually $35 ish I think and fast.
Feb 23, 2018, 2:07 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 777
I checked the web archive and it looks like all of the providers are still the same so logically you can conclude one or more of the providers must've put their prices up. Uber is still around $45-55. AKL airport website lists some providers as still offering a flat $65 to the CBD. I'll second the comment about the Super Shuttle though. I have generally found them pretty reliable and quick.
Feb 23, 2018, 1:03 pm
#13
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,099
All taxi fares from the airport to the CBD are a fixed rate for official AIAL operators providing you mention you want the fixed rate to the driver. The pricing is on the big LCD signs near the taxi area and from looking at my last photo (early Jan) was $38 for Cheap Caps, $65 for Alert and Green cabs, $68 for Co-op, $69 for ATS and $75 for Corporate Cabs. It's $35 for Super Shuttle.
Feb 23, 2018, 2:41 pm
#14
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ Elite Partner/Silver (in own right), PR Classic, QF Bronze, UA Member, VA Red
Posts: 1,551
All taxi fares from the airport to the CBD are a fixed rate for official AIAL operators providing you mention you want the fixed rate to the driver. The pricing is on the big LCD signs near the taxi area and from looking at my last photo (early Jan) was $38 for Cheap Caps, $65 for Alert and Green cabs, $68 for Co-op, $69 for ATS and $75 for Corporate Cabs. It's $35 for Super Shuttle.
I figured the $95 quote is not because the taxi companies try to take you through the Waterview tunnel even when not needed. It adds about 12km on a trip to Parnell.
Feb 23, 2018, 7:50 pm
#15
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: NZNS/YBBN
Programs: Air New Zealand f/f, QF f/f Silver. Emirates Skywards
Posts: 77
Late last year - Friday afternoon 4pm - car broke down enroute to airport. Left it at the Hauraki Corner BP on the North Shore and Uber taxi to airport (peak time) $55 !!! Amazing stuff.