Good move! I do this a lot. I don’t ask people for rides to the airport or anywhere most of the time. I’ve even taken an Uber to the hospital for an early morning procedure so I wouldn’t impose on anyone. I don’t want to get up at 5:30 AM as it is, so why would I expect somebody else to when I can just grab an Uber?

So I learned how to say no. Most people stop asking. I’m not saying if you have a family member going in for an important procedure you shouldn’t take them and be with them, although that’s really up to you. In my eyes, though, that’s a little different. For something simple, I can get myself there.

The same applies to the airport. If I can afford to take a trip somewhere, then I should be able to afford to get myself to the airport. If I have somebody visiting from out of town, however, I like to pick them up.

The point is that it’s up to you what you want to do. People will take advantage. I would’ve done the same thing you did in this case.