Don't Get SCAMMED when Arriving in NYC (Airport Mistakes to Avoid!)

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Wow! The Port Authority waiving the $8.25 AirTrain fare on a regular basis and then reinstating it 5 minutes later seems like the biggest scam to me. Just shows you how inefficient they are and it isn't fair to their paying customers.

I absolutely hate it when tourists get scammed, like the scam artists who stand in or near Battery Park and sell fake Statue of Liberty tickets to unsuspecting tourists.

Tip $15-20 a Uber? That's crazy, it doesnt happen anywhere else in the world. Maybe $5 for exceptional service.

A couple of things to keep in mind about LIRR City Tickets purchased on the TrainTime app… 1. Once tickets are activated they are valid for 1 hr. So don’t activate them until the train is at the station and boarding. 2. If you wait to activate your ticket until the conductor comes around to check tickets, you may be hit with a fine for making the ticket checker wait. It really depends on the ticket checker’s mood. I’ve forgotten to activate my ticket on occasion but never been fined. I’ve heard it happen to others, though. The fine is the difference between the City Ticket discounted fare ($5 or $7) and the cost for a full fare ticket. The last thing to remember is that City Tickets are only for inter borough travel. If your destination happens to be Long Island, you can’t use City Ticket.

That purple bus seen in the background at 0:27, my company actually handles those buses. My current job consists of driving those same buses around the Terminals, usually 1,4 and 8. I say this because I can't stress just how much toursts get scammed by those fake taxi drivers. I've heard stories of these fake taxi drivers lying to tourists and intentionally dropping them off at the wrong place for a high price. One driver dropped some tourists at Federal Circle (5 minutes away from the Terminals), told them it was Manhattan (their intended destination), and actually charged them $100. Another driver charged some tourists $70 to "cross the bridge into Queens", even though both JFK and LGA are in Queens so you don't have to cross any bridges if Queens is your destination. If you're a tourist coming to NY, I'd recommend either getting in a yellow cab or taking an Uber. When you're getting into the car of these fake taxi drivers, you're essentially getting into a random strangers car. They could be the next Ted Bundy and you wouldn't know. Even then, I've also heard of Ubers and actual taxi drivers dropping people off at the wrong terminal and telling them that they're at the right terminal (even though they're clearly not in the right place). Be vigilant in NY, or any city for that matter

Hi, great video as always! Just wanted to share a tip for the SUPER BUDGET travellers out there. I'm actually surprised it wasn't included in the video. I also didn't see it in the comments yet. 1) Take the free AirTrain ride from any JFK terminal to the Lefferts Blvd AirTrain Station. You will get out of there for free there since you only have to pay for the AirTrain if you are exiting it at either of the final stations (i.e., Howard Beach or Jamaica). No need to pay for the crazy expensive $8.75 ticket (as of November 2023)! Yay! 2) Take the Q10 bus to the Kew Gardens Rd/80 Rd where you will transfer to the E (blue) subway or the F (orange) subway (depending on where you are going). The bus ride takes about 30 minutes. The service is on a large articulated bus which has some special racks for big checked luggage. You might see lots of airport employees and locals using this bus so feel free to ask them for help if you are lost. Importantly, the transfer from the bus to the subway is free within the first 2 hours so it will be free for you on this route. The only thing you will have to pay for is the bus ride. You don't pay for the subway later. 3) Walk from the bus stop to the subway station and get to wherever you need on the E or F subway. For instance, you can get to NY Penn Station (West side of Manhattan) in around 30 minutes on the E train or reach upper Manhattan on the F train in roughly the same time. You can also change the subway line later on. All for just $2.75 (or a single subway ticket price whenever you are reading this). You can't go lower than that! Alternative solution: If you don't fancy a long ride on the bus you can also get off the Q10 bus at the Lefferts Blvd/Liberty Ave bus stop after around 15 minutes and transfer to the A (blue) subway. The name of the subway station is Ozone Park/Lefferts Blvd. Again, you can transfer for free and continue your journey on that train having already paid $2.75 for the bus. Many of my friends use this solution to get to their homes in Brooklyn. You can also get to, for example, Lower Manhattan (Fulton St) in around 30 minutes. Google Maps links for the lazy ones: 1st leg: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cyGP3951ukh5vpnQ7 2nd leg: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8JXvoNn1vQboGV17 The alternative way: 1st leg: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CcoyF8eykYqEYXTY9 2nd leg: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CWjBWXGA74qsF3gJ9 This works great especially if you are not in a rush, such as after your flight (and not when heading for one). The only downside of this solution are the waiting times between the AirTrain and the bus and the bus and the subway so you have to take some extra time for this into account but they usually come pretty frequently. The total travel time from JFK to Manhattan (or the other way back) should take you around 1.5 to 2 hours max, depending on my experience. Personally, when catching a flight, I usually go with the LIRR + AirTrain solution since it's the fastest and the most reliable one. It's not so cheap though, especially nowadays. Please, feel free to check this route yourself, perhaps even make a short video about it. I've seen some on YouTube already but they aren't that well-made as your video and lack an in-depth commentary and visual cues. Hope this helps! Note: This is absolutely a legal and legitimate way to get in and out of JFK. There is nothing wrong in skipping the AirTrain fare. The free transfer between the bus and the subway is absolutely legal and legitimate too. It's just not many people seem to know about this way of travelling. And it's really hidden in plain sight - even the official MTA subway maps mark the route of the Q10 bus :)

Thank you Barr, you're the best. You made my first trip to NYC in 2022 a memorable one. I was alone, I took the airtrain to Jamaica and from there I took LIRR to PENN station. There I spent some time relaxing in the Moynihan Train Hall before taking an uber to my hotel next to Battery park in lower Manhattan. You are indeed the best channel ever to enable first timers like me to tour NYC like pros and enjoy Fort Tryon 😂 Thank you again, Barr.

Just went on a solo trip to NYC a month ago, it was a short trip (2 days only) and these tips helped so much. I could easily use the subway from JFK into Manhattan and the LIRR as well since I went to a concert at UBS Arena. Both were super easy to use and these videos were so helpful. Got a little lost in the subway at first but once I found the right way everything was super easy. It was my first trip to New York and these videos made it the best, I would want to visit again for a longer time

So glad you showed the subway... Transit workers and most people are kind to point you in the right direction too

Great video Jon. I used your videos when I planned a trip to NY Feb '23. I find your advice always easy to understand.

Your detail and advice on this video is superb. So well researched and I am sure you will save plenty of people some money if they follow your hints and tips. Everything you would need to know seemed to be covered. If people don't recognise Jon as the best New York YouTuber and view the channel then they are missing out. Everything is covered and done in a simple way. Nice work again Jon.

Your vlogs were super helpful on our trip a couple of months ago. We took Revel from JFK and the driver had issues finding us due to construction at that terminal but it was still the best experience and price overall.

Thank you for sharing your travel thoughts and tips. Very nice!!😊

On our last trip I requested a quote for a wheelchair accessible van from JFK to Midtown. The travel agency of a major European airline forwarded me a quote for some $800. I asked them whether I get to keep the van for that price. If not, then I'd respectfully decline. We ended up taking the AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station for cca $30. BTW: there are elevators at Jamaica for the E train and all platforms of the LIRR too: if you have luggage, or a wheelchair or both, you can take the elevator.

Hey Jon, it’s Vinny 😎. Yeah, this is very good information for all the tourist coming into New York City. You have given them so many options and what to look out for. Great video Jon 💪🏽

Thank you Jon…what ep full of golden advice. I found it very helpful having a global carrier that I switched to US roaming from home, it worked like a dream. Loved the cab and share ride apps comparison. Excellent ❤❤

Thank you for sharing Jon

Thanks for the tips!

You are just an amazing helpful man I ever know exist ❤ Thanks for the superb info and high quality vids Dreaming of visiting to NYC someday with your amazing super helpful tips.