Web Buzz: App for post-flight rides from 460 airports worldwide

Here’s an app that helps you find a post-flight ride on the ground by taxi, shuttle, train, rental car or even helicopter.

Name: Airport Transit Guide, by Salk International

Available for: iPhone and iPad. Blackberry and Android versions are planned later this year.

What it does: Provides up-to-date ground-transport information for 460 airports around the world. This app replaces the well-respected print edition that has been in publication since 1982.

Cost: $9.99; free “Lite” version with two sample cities (Denver and Hong Kong)

What’s hot: No more getting off the plane and hunting for an information booth to find a shuttle or train into town. Just read up on your arrival airport before leaving the plane (no Wi-Fi needed) to assess your options. You’ll find links to websites and two-click access to phone numbers. Guidance on route, cost and timing is thorough. The app focuses mostly on getting to downtown and city centers, but it includes some surrounding cities too.

What’s not: There are no bells and whistles and little interactivity. Check out often-hefty international calling rates before dialing the listed transit providers.

Worth it: It’s a steep price for an app. But if you are a frequent flier or business traveler, or taking a multi-stop journey around the world, it’s indispensable. Read the long intro to get the most out of the app.

— Jen Leo