How many passengers will a chauffeur car take
Mar 24, 2011, 5:02 am
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How many passengers will a chauffeur car take
I will be traveling from SYD to AKL (as part of an extended itinerary so the car service is valid) later in the year in F. I have a couple of mates who will be flying in Y on the same flight. Are they able to grab a lift in the car service with me?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Mar 24, 2011, 6:34 am
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Yes most certainly!
Mar 24, 2011, 12:30 pm
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My experience is quite different. You are NOT permitted any guests unless they are also eligible for Chauffeur Drive in their own right and on the same flight as you.
See Terms & Conditions.
See Terms & Conditions.
Mar 24, 2011, 12:49 pm
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Have had some issues with the Guests part in LAX & SFO but SYD or AKL will not be a problem for sure.
Just be nice & do not try to impose it & it will work out ok.
Safe Flying
EGT
Just be nice & do not try to impose it & it will work out ok.
Safe Flying
EGT
Mar 24, 2011, 2:42 pm
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I have never had problems at YYZ, LHR or DXB.
Our record was 5 passengers and 5 bags in a minivan with only 1 eligible passenger. EK was hesitant to send a minivan at first but then did so.
Our record was 5 passengers and 5 bags in a minivan with only 1 eligible passenger. EK was hesitant to send a minivan at first but then did so.
Mar 24, 2011, 3:26 pm
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It is abuse like this which makes it harder for legitimate folks to get exceptions. Hardly a "record" to be proud enough of to brag on an internet forum...
Mar 24, 2011, 3:47 pm
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I've never had a problem at SIN either. The companies that EK use in ports such as SIN, MEL, MUC etc are all contract companies and I honestly think they don't care how many people ride with you.
Mar 24, 2011, 7:01 pm
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How is it abuse if it's the one car you'd be entitled to anyway? If you're traveling with someone and they're on the same flight, I don't see how this is costing EK anything more.
Mar 24, 2011, 7:07 pm
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I'm playing devil's advocate here but they could reason that they're less likely to purchase or upgrade to a premium cabin if they're getting the same ground services for free.
Mar 24, 2011, 7:35 pm
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However I am inclined to believe making a specific request for a minivan when only 1 is a paying passenger and the rest of the large group are freeloading is taking the mickey!
Mar 24, 2011, 7:37 pm
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In this case however, I don't see how or why someone would spend hundreds or thousands of extra $ to save on a cab ride that will cost you under $50. And the only reason someone is availing of the service for free is because one of them DID pay for the J/ F fare.
Mar 25, 2011, 1:59 am
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If everyone fit in the car how is this different from just one extra pax?
Mar 25, 2011, 2:01 am
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Any guilt I would have had would have been washed out by the multiple other times when we qualify for 5 cars (which is 90% of the time... the above time was the exception when J only had 1 seat left) but only use one car.
Mar 25, 2011, 2:22 am
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We told EK we had 5 passengers and 5 bags and requested a minivan. They said they would find out if this is allowed and called us back later to say it was fine.
Any guilt I would have had would have been washed out by the multiple other times when we qualify for 5 cars (which is 90% of the time... the above time was the exception when J only had 1 seat left) but only use one car.
Any guilt I would have had would have been washed out by the multiple other times when we qualify for 5 cars (which is 90% of the time... the above time was the exception when J only had 1 seat left) but only use one car.