Chauffeur drive when travelling with a buddy
Jul 30, 2012, 12:52 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2009
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I called before hand once and was refused straight away out of MAN. Had a family member flying BA to LGW and then EK out of LGW a few days later. I was flying EK out of MAN. I argued with them that we are both EK passengers just on differnet dates, and a car was coming for me anyway and dropping us to the same location we both need to be at, but to no avail. I was told by the call center that passengers in the car must be travelling EK on that day to get in. Opted for a cab instead to the airport.
Any ideas about travelling with minors? I have a trip to MAN in about a months time. They will be in Y, but we are a group travelling together. Hoping to get the car to take us all from and to the airport. (total of 3 passengers)
Any ideas about travelling with minors? I have a trip to MAN in about a months time. They will be in Y, but we are a group travelling together. Hoping to get the car to take us all from and to the airport. (total of 3 passengers)
Jul 30, 2012, 1:27 am
#17
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Strange I've had a mate travel with me to LHR from the city when I was traveling in J and he wasn't traveling at all! No information passed to car company before hand, just requested the driver at the pickup point and he was fine with it
Jul 30, 2012, 1:37 am
#18
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I called before hand once and was refused straight away out of MAN. Had a family member flying BA to LGW and then EK out of LGW a few days later. I was flying EK out of MAN. I argued with them that we are both EK passengers just on differnet dates, and a car was coming for me anyway and dropping us to the same location we both need to be at, but to no avail. I was told by the call center that passengers in the car must be travelling EK on that day to get in. Opted for a cab instead to the airport.
Any ideas about travelling with minors? I have a trip to MAN in about a months time. They will be in Y, but we are a group travelling together. Hoping to get the car to take us all from and to the airport. (total of 3 passengers)
Any ideas about travelling with minors? I have a trip to MAN in about a months time. They will be in Y, but we are a group travelling together. Hoping to get the car to take us all from and to the airport. (total of 3 passengers)
Jul 30, 2012, 1:42 am
#19
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Maybe he woke up on the wrong side of the bed
Jul 30, 2012, 3:24 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kuwait
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Yes I think that from the airport it shouldn't be an issue. Again, I linked the Ref's and asked the local office to confirm the car is for 3, even though only 1passenger is eligible. They mentioned since they are minor's (14yr olds) then it is ok.
Jul 31, 2012, 3:29 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 119
Yes.
He was was flying FRA > DXB > BKK > SYD. I was flying BKK > SYD. I'd already booked my flight months before. I specifically told him to book the same return flight via BKK so that we could share it.
He was was flying FRA > DXB > BKK > SYD. I was flying BKK > SYD. I'd already booked my flight months before. I specifically told him to book the same return flight via BKK so that we could share it.
Jul 31, 2012, 5:27 am
#22
Join Date: Jul 2005
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We were 4 in F flying into MEL about two months ago - I specifically said 2 cars would be fine, but they somehow got that mixed up and we got only one. Fair enough they owned up to it and paid for the cab fare, so all ended well ^
Aug 12, 2012, 6:42 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2012
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I'm flying J in October and have put in a reservation for a car to Heathrow, but I will be arriving at Reading Railway station - Do you know if it's ok for them to pick me up from there? I've given my train arrival time and departure point in the booking.
Aug 12, 2012, 1:03 pm
#24
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As long as you have given them your arrival train info and time and contact info you should be okay.(give your mobile number as they usually call the day before to confirm the trip.)
I have had a chauffeur drive pick up from Kings cross to LGW last year .
Aug 14, 2012, 12:09 am
#26
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Yep, pickup for train stations is fine I have done it many times form Kings X and Euston.
Although the amount of times I have ended up stuck in traffic and only just make my flight I do think I should just suffer the tube. Second thoughts, nope!
Although the amount of times I have ended up stuck in traffic and only just make my flight I do think I should just suffer the tube. Second thoughts, nope!