Sep 30, 2014, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: Saltire74
Changes to the CD Terms and Conditions in early January 2019 confirm the following:
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
EK Chauffeur Drive Discussion Thread
Feb 13, 2015, 6:09 am
#226
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LGW F Flight
Sorry man. No info on BLR right now.
However, it would make a great addition to the thread, when you arrive (and depart from) there, please note the model of the car so I can update the thread. Do try and find out what chauffeur company EK is using in BLR so I can update the contact info as well.
Thanks.
You CAN expect. No guarantees.
What did the chauffeur company say?
However, it would make a great addition to the thread, when you arrive (and depart from) there, please note the model of the car so I can update the thread. Do try and find out what chauffeur company EK is using in BLR so I can update the contact info as well.
Thanks.
You CAN expect. No guarantees.
What did the chauffeur company say?
How soon before the flight do Emirates release details of who has bookings?
Feb 13, 2015, 6:46 am
#227
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Sounds like the S class is really important to you col747. Will you be particularly upset if they don't use one ......?
This whole thread has proven to be a great resource for storing, all in one sticky, data about CD cars around the network, based on personal experience of many EK flyers. But it's interesting to reflect that (unless I'm wrong ....
) no reference or mention at all is ever made to actual car types by Emirates themselves within their T&C's relating to the service. Which I guess means that - in theory - that could send a passenger a Toyota Corolla, Vauxhall Astra or whatever. I'm well aware that, for all sorts of reasons, this would not happen. That said ...the fact remains that they don't make any guarantees or promises on that score, and one would have a tough job suing them if the 'wrong' car turned up ....!
This whole thread has proven to be a great resource for storing, all in one sticky, data about CD cars around the network, based on personal experience of many EK flyers. But it's interesting to reflect that (unless I'm wrong ....
) no reference or mention at all is ever made to actual car types by Emirates themselves within their T&C's relating to the service. Which I guess means that - in theory - that could send a passenger a Toyota Corolla, Vauxhall Astra or whatever. I'm well aware that, for all sorts of reasons, this would not happen. That said ...the fact remains that they don't make any guarantees or promises on that score, and one would have a tough job suing them if the 'wrong' car turned up ....!
Feb 13, 2015, 10:59 pm
#229
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Feb 23, 2015, 5:41 am
#230
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Travelling from LGW in F tomorrow. Spoke to Carey Limousine who provide the transfer service and they said you only get S class in F if travelling from LHR. Only one tarriff agreed with Emirates for Gatwick so its E-class or Vlano van depending on luggage requirements.
Seems like Gatwick is second class.
Seems like Gatwick is second class.
Feb 23, 2015, 5:54 am
#231
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Travelling from LGW in F tomorrow. Spoke to Carey Limousine who provide the transfer service and they said you only get S class in F if travelling from LHR. Only one tarriff agreed with Emirates for Gatwick so its E-class or Vlano van depending on luggage requirements.
Seems like Gatwick is second class.
Seems like Gatwick is second class.
- plus at LGW you are literally dropped off by the door of the check-in area (okay, 20m away, with covered walking area), whereas at LHR there is an additional 200m to walk (uncovered)...so there's that...Would take LGW over LHR for EK departures any day!
Feb 23, 2015, 8:15 am
#232
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The difference between E-class and S-class car transfer at LGW is much smaller than the difference between lounge and security differences between LGW and LHR (LGW is superior in every respect apart from boarding from lounge to aircraft and the one pound/euro deposit on baggage carts), so it makes up for it - plus at LGW you are literally dropped off by the door of the check-in area (okay, 20m away, with covered walking area), whereas at LHR there is an additional 200m to walk (uncovered)...so there's that...
Would take LGW over LHR for EK departures any day!
- plus at LGW you are literally dropped off by the door of the check-in area (okay, 20m away, with covered walking area), whereas at LHR there is an additional 200m to walk (uncovered)...so there's that...Would take LGW over LHR for EK departures any day!
Feb 23, 2015, 8:38 am
#233
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Fat chance of op-ups ex-LGW, it's got to be one of the hardest stations on the entire network to get op-ups out of and I am pretty sure I use LGW more than most!
Feb 23, 2015, 10:57 am
#234
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Feb 24, 2015, 9:33 am
#236
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The updated main post now shows the mileage restriction (if any) for the listed destinations.
Now there's no need for you to visit the EK website for any info.
Thanks to everyone who helped start this thread and to those who regularly contribute!
Now there's no need for you to visit the EK website for any info.
Thanks to everyone who helped start this thread and to those who regularly contribute!
Mar 9, 2015, 9:01 am
#240
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