What You Miss When You Don’t Make Airport Runs

null Nov. 28, 2023 5:23 pm ETCars wait to pick up passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., Nov. 21. Photo: jim lo scalzo/ShutterstockThe primary reason to pick up someone at the airport is that you have their undivided attention and they have yours for the time it will take to reach the destination (“No One Should Pick You Up at the Airport,” Personal Journal, Nov. 21). My wife cherishes this time because she is able to get more information out of our children than on any other single occasion. Compared with this, the opportunity cost of the driving time and a possible wait at the airport are insignificant.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersExpedia: $30 Off Expedia Coupon - Save Today!Priceline: Flash Promo: $25 off Priceline couponHotwire: Cyber Week - 15% Off Hotwire Promo Code 2023Booking.com: Cyber Week sale: Save 30% or more at Booking.comBarceló: Cyber Week Offers: 40% O

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What You Miss When You Don’t Make Airport Runs

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Nov. 28, 2023 5:23 pm ET

Cars wait to pick up passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., Nov. 21. Photo: jim lo scalzo/Shutterstock

The primary reason to pick up someone at the airport is that you have their undivided attention and they have yours for the time it will take to reach the destination (“No One Should Pick You Up at the Airport,” Personal Journal, Nov. 21).

My wife cherishes this time because she is able to get more information out of our children than on any other single occasion. Compared with this, the opportunity cost of the driving time and a possible wait at the airport are insignificant.