not being picked up at the airport

[Off2Spain]

My SO and I will be closing the distance in 11 days by me moving to Spain. Im freakin nervous as I will be changing countries and not knowing what to expect. Well turns out my SO wont be able to come fetch me from the airport either as he isn't able to change his shifts
Which means i'll have to wait an entire day to see him and me walking around all day with a huge suitcase in Spanish summer.

I can't expect him to take a day off work can I? What would you do if you'd be moving to close the distance and your SO wouldnt be able to come fetch you?
Im arriving at 15:00ish and he gets off work at 23:00, and I have a huge suitcase packed, my laptop and anothe piece of carry on luggage. Just not looking forward to have to walk around with all that by myself all day ugh!

[lala]

ooh that sucks! buy hey see it positive you are closing the distance!I'm sure he tried everything to not work, but he can't!
you could lock your stuff at the airport, don't you think so? or does he has any friends/family who could pick you up? or if you know where he lives you could go there and wait for him.. there are plenty of options

[lademoiselle]

Oh no, that's a pain! I know it's not quite the same but the last time I went to Paris my SO was nowhere to be seen at the arrivals gate. For a moment my heart skipped a beat, I'd been expecting to find him there and had no idea where he was. After a few minutes though a text came through from him, telling me he was on his way but had been delayed. I ended up wandering around the station to kill time until he arrived. Had I been in your position I think I would do something similar: bring a book or two, a notebook and pen, load up my MP3 player with a few hours' worth of music and keep myself occupied during the hours I have to wait. If you have heavy luggage to carry you don't want to have to drag it too far; there are sure to be cafes and benches around the airport where you can sit

[Off2Spain]

Well the city I'm going to it can get over 40 degrees celcius during the day, and as a super fairskinned redheaded Dutchie I dont think its a good idea to wait outside in front of the apartement.
I will try to get one of his family members to pick me up, but I'm a bit afraid to do so as I dont want to be a hasle.
I will look into airport lockers, it would be ideal to be able to store my luggage there for a few hours!!
It's just that im a bit bummed not to see him when I arrive, maybe its because of all the stress, finishing off my bachelors this week and moving in the meantime. not to speak about not being able to prepare my move to spain until the very morning of my trip. But then again I should be glad that he at least has work when 50% of young workers are without a job at the moment due to the huge crisis affecting Spain.

[Lilly9886]

I think what lala said would be best for you! do you know any of his friends or family already? If you don't know them yet, it might get a bit "uncomfortable" at first, but it might be worth to try even if you don't know them yet.

If everything fails, I'd do as lademoiselle said, I wouldn't go outside with all the luggage, I'd just wait inside the airport.

but I have to say, I would be really sad if my bf couldn't pick me up at the airport (also depending on when you booked the flight, if there was a chance still to take the day off).
at least it's not a 20-hour-something flight... so you maybe even won't be so tired and in the mood to read at the airport..

I wish you good luck!!

[lala]

Well the city I'm going to it can get over 40 degrees celcius during the day, and as a super fairskinned redheaded Dutchie I dont think its a good idea to wait outside in front of the apartement.
I will try to get one of his family members to pick me up, but I'm a bit afraid to do so as I dont want to be a hasle.
I will look into airport lockers, it would be ideal to be able to store my luggage there for a few hours!!
It's just that im a bit bummed not to see him when I arrive, maybe its because of all the stress, finishing off my bachelors this week and moving in the meantime. not to speak about not being able to prepare my move to spain until the very morning of my trip. But then again I should be glad that he at least has work when 50% of young workers are without a job at the moment due to the huge crisis affecting Spain.

yes sweety you will find a way! you guys are closing the distance..so he should find a way to bring you home if he can't pick you up.
and the good thing is,that you are rested when he come oh and yes you guys should be happy that he has a job! it's getting worse and worse in spain

[Off2Spain]

Yes I do know some of his family, his mother is a real sweetheart actually so I wouldnt mind spending a couple of hours with his family first. SO ill just try and get that arranged and if not I'll just bring a good book, sit back, and relax, well relax, thats hard to do if you know you're in the same country as your SO and you'll be seeing him in just a couple of hours!! I think I'll spend most of my time running to the bathroom peeing out of nervousness and keep checking my hair hahah

It's just a shame I dont get the whole 'passing by the doors and seeing my So there waiting and running toward eachother for a kiss' experience this time!

[lucybelle]

When my SO moved in with me I was unable to pick him up from the airport either. He flew into an airport that was an hour away from where I lived and I gave him the choice: either I take off half a day to pick him up, or take off half a day the next day so we could sleep in together. He picked the later. So my mom got him from the airport and I got to my mom's house about 3 hours later. He was happily sipping away at a beer.

Anyways, my point is that sometimes life gets in the way. Find a park and just sit down and read a book. Or people watch. Or go to a cafe. Just relax

[Moon]

I never have my guy pick me up at the airport anymore, I just hop in a taxi or bus and make my way to his place myself.

In Helsinki, they have very good public transportation, so he doesn't need a car, and the boy is ALWAYS late So, I figured it out myself and now I'm never stuck waiting at the airport. Since you're moving there, it might be a good idea to start figuring out how things work over there, and find your best way to get to his place. First thing I'd do is have him mail you a copy of the key so you won't have to wait outside the apartment, that would bug me more than not picking me up! Good luck.

[corrda00]

What Moon said. You can google maps bus routes and make your way to somewhere like his place, his mothers place ect.

[Yaaamiii]

Well the city I'm going to it can get over 40 degrees celcius during the day, and as a super fairskinned redheaded Dutchie I dont think its a good idea to wait outside in front of the apartement.
I will try to get one of his family members to pick me up, but I'm a bit afraid to do so as I dont want to be a hasle.
I will look into airport lockers, it would be ideal to be able to store my luggage there for a few hours!!
It's just that im a bit bummed not to see him when I arrive, maybe its because of all the stress, finishing off my bachelors this week and moving in the meantime. not to speak about not being able to prepare my move to spain until the very morning of my trip. But then again I should be glad that he at least has work when 50% of young workers are without a job at the moment due to the huge crisis affecting Spain.

What an amazing opportunity! I'd feel the same way. I'd be bummed if I couldn't see my SO right after I got off a plane. But he's not doing it on purpose :P And think of how awesome that hug is gonna feel after having waited all those hours on top of the flight! I know it sucks during, but once you see your SO, the wait will have been worth it. ^^ Suerte

[Rook]

It's just a shame I dont get the whole 'passing by the doors and seeing my So there waiting and running toward eachother for a kiss' experience this time!

If his mother does happen to pick you up and you're staying with her until he gets off work to come get you, you might still get that moment. Just hope he doesn't knock over any family trying to get to you
Also I'm happy for both of you.

[squeeker]

I've never had my boyfriend pick me up directly from the airport. But it's not so bad, because it just worked out better we booked me a taxi prior to the flight and it takes me directly to his place and I meet him there.

However, I would be nervous too if I had to spend that many hours from getting off the plane to seeing him.. but other people here have great advice.. if he could possibly make you a key that would be the best because you could make yourself at home in the apartment.. or getting a ride with family or staying at the airport and getting an airport locker would be fine options as well.

I also want to say you are really lucky your guy has a job.. and you are also lucky you are closing the distance, and you will have an amazing time together I'm sure.. so I wish you all the best and congratulations!

[Off2Spain]

Thank you so much for all the replies
I just found out his mum will come and fetch me from the airport, after that she'll either bring me to the appartement or bring me to her home and I think the latter as shes always really keen on company hehe. So the problem is solved, I wont have to wait at the airport for hours!

And yes, I consider myself veryvery lucky. The situation in spain is really worrying now, at least for now he can work, but its only a 15 day (!!) contract so we'll have to see if he could get work after that aswell. I wont get payed for my internship at all but as the Dutch government pays students a monthly allowance + pay student health insurance and also give students going abroad monthly extra money so I wont have to worry about finances at all.
After my internship (of one year) we will both return for holland as to find him a job there so I can finish of my residencies and after that well see how the situation in Spain will be :S

Im sooooo excited to go!! The last few days always seem to go by so slow!!

[LeilaniJoi]

I never got the fun of my guy picking me up at the airport, mainly because it was 2 1/2 hours from where he lives and the only transportation he had at the time was his motorcycle.. not conducive to luggage lol I would rent a car tho, text him when I landed and the closer I got driving to his town, the more frequent the texts were... "where are you".... "how much longer"...
"are you here yet?" hehe The first visit though we agreed I would get to town, check into the hotel and then call him, because he still had about a 30 minute drive so that gave me time to get a shower and get myself together before seeing him.

It was COLD that day and he rode his bike in... the meeting was still incredible though, watching him ride up on that bike and my stomach dropping to my knees with nerves... but the minute he parked the bike and saw me it was just like in the movies <3

Congratulations on your move, I know you are excited. I agree with trying to find somewhere to lock up your stuff so that you don't have to lug it around, then find a cafe, relax, BREATHE.... and soak up the anticipation until he gets there if his family can't pick you up. What an exciting time! I'm very happy for you