Put the return trip on the calendar, not just the departure
It is easy to book the ride to the airport and forget the ride home until the day of arrival. Confirm both directions when you first reserve, including the arriving flight number, so the pickup can be planned around actual landing time rather than a guess.
Recurring trips are easier with one point of contact
If fall means multiple trips for work or family visits, texting the same contact each time keeps preferences, pickup addresses, and vehicle needs consistent instead of re-explaining the details on every booking.
Confirm early for the first and last flights of the day
Early morning and late evening flights leave the least room for last-minute changes. Booking a few days ahead, rather than the night before, gives more flexibility if a schedule shifts.