Limo service at YYZ for domestic to international transfers
Sep 29, 2017, 6:37 am
#241
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754 out of SFO being delayed a couple of hours had me miss the connection to YHZ. This triggered the BMW service, which was nice and a nice gesture.
Actual effect was i got me like 45seconds more in the YYZ DOM MLL.
Actual effect was i got me like 45seconds more in the YYZ DOM MLL.
Sep 29, 2017, 10:09 am
#242
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Every other instance has been domestic to international, but you're describing international to domestic.
Sep 29, 2017, 12:01 pm
#243
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I actually just suggested that to AC the other day. Seems to me that since so many USA-CAN flights are delayed, and now that OSS is mostly in place, this would be a very good use of the BMWs so that not so many flights are missed. Gotta be cheaper than the alternatives (e.g. hotel vouchers for SE).
Sep 29, 2017, 12:32 pm
#244
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I'm guessing that what happened is that they got their wires crossed. Early afternoon I got the 1-hour delay notice (CX time down to 30 minutes - doable, but tight) so I put in an email to -YYZ for protection on the later flight. They took some notes for the morning shift. Later the delay extended out to 1:30, and the autorebooker and/or SFO concierge unloaded me from the 7:30, but didn't cancel the black car.
Sep 29, 2017, 12:52 pm
#245
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The concierge escorted me on the walk from the end of the pier, though OSS, down to the waiting car beside the bus, drive through the short cut tunnel, and she walked with me to the MLL. Where I waited 2.5 hours for the next flight.
I'm guessing that what happened is that they got their wires crossed. Early afternoon I got the 1-hour delay notice (CX time down to 30 minutes - doable, but tight) so I put in an email to -YYZ for protection on the later flight. They took some notes for the morning shift. Later the delay extended out to 1:30, and the autorebooker and/or SFO concierge unloaded me from the 7:30, but didn't cancel the black car.
I'm guessing that what happened is that they got their wires crossed. Early afternoon I got the 1-hour delay notice (CX time down to 30 minutes - doable, but tight) so I put in an email to -YYZ for protection on the later flight. They took some notes for the morning shift. Later the delay extended out to 1:30, and the autorebooker and/or SFO concierge unloaded me from the 7:30, but didn't cancel the black car.
Nov 23, 2017, 11:02 am
#246
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Thank you to the AC BMW service team (Maria and Mike) - great way to begin my mileage run weekend.
Nov 25, 2017, 8:27 am
#247
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Just got limo'd.
Concierge Lisa was waiting for me when I deplaned from 431 inbound from YOW. I was in paid J (very rare) and was randomly selected according to her. There was another concierge waiting for another pax, but it might not have been random for him. In addition to the smooth ride and pleasant conversation, I was given a nice gift of a very tiny 2600 mAh battery pack for my phone complete with BMW logo. Quickest trip ever from domestic gate to the Int'l MLL. Thank you AC and BMW
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Concierge Lisa was waiting for me when I deplaned from 431 inbound from YOW. I was in paid J (very rare) and was randomly selected according to her. There was another concierge waiting for another pax, but it might not have been random for him. In addition to the smooth ride and pleasant conversation, I was given a nice gift of a very tiny 2600 mAh battery pack for my phone complete with BMW logo. Quickest trip ever from domestic gate to the Int'l MLL. Thank you AC and BMW
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Jan 20, 2018, 8:54 am
#248
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This just happened to me on Friday. Concierge was waiting unexpectedly with a sign with my name when I got off of AC8538 (aka the a** end of the D gates), transiting to paid J AC880. Same nifty battery pack, and she escorted me all the way to the SS. Probably 3-5 minutes to get from the regional D gates to the SS, which sure was nice.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
Jan 20, 2018, 9:05 am
#249
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This just happened to me on Friday. Concierge was waiting unexpectedly with a sign with my name when I got off of AC8538 (aka the a** end of the D gates), transiting to paid J AC880. Same nifty battery pack, and she escorted me all the way to the SS. Probably 3-5 minutes to get from the regional D gates to the SS, which sure was nice.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
It's a shame all my connections are from the US, so I never get one
Jan 20, 2018, 9:21 am
#250
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Clearly you should add an extra domestic connection or two. The Medicine Hat Dance?
Jan 20, 2018, 9:27 am
#251
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If I weren't meeting my dad for a bit when I land today (so I need to leave the airport), I would have rerouted through YVR. I'll do that in two weeks if they can SDC my 016 codeshare.
Jan 20, 2018, 12:57 pm
#252
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This just happened to me on Friday. Concierge was waiting unexpectedly with a sign with my name when I got off of AC8538 (aka the a** end of the D gates), transiting to paid J AC880. Same nifty battery pack, and she escorted me all the way to the SS. Probably 3-5 minutes to get from the regional D gates to the SS, which sure was nice.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
Weird part is I'm only E50K.
2. As per cow, now expanded for SS eligible customers.
Jan 20, 2018, 1:28 pm
#253
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But given the access requirements for the SS, along with the anecdotes in this thread, I think it seems pretty clear what the criteria are.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:14 pm
#254
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Got the Valet from domestic to international at YYZ today. E35K P fare.
Got the Valet from domestic to international at YYZ today. E35K P fare. YYC-YYZ-TLV.
Was very pleasantly surprised. Greeted by a concierge upon arrival and we made our way downstairs to the vehicle. Maybe there wasn't many ppl travelling this time of the day!!
Was very pleasantly surprised. Greeted by a concierge upon arrival and we made our way downstairs to the vehicle. Maybe there wasn't many ppl travelling this time of the day!!
Mar 14, 2018, 2:58 pm
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You're paid J on a domestic to international connection (which is the requirement for the car). There are a ton of people traveling, but there aren't a ton of people who meet the criteria for the car.