MAN Chauffeur Drive
Jul 14, 2011, 11:58 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Nottingham, UK
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MAN Chauffeur Drive
The allowance is 70 miles but according to Google Maps I'm being picked up from 88 miles away so I expect to have to pay an excess, wondering if anyone knows the rate and what payment methods they accept (cash/card)?
Jul 14, 2011, 2:45 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2011
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A generous tip usually covers slight excesses (at least
In London) . Though I have never been more than 5-6 miles over the allowance though.
In London emirates subcontracts it to a cab agency near LHR.
I don't know about the situation in MAN but it's usually the same in most places I have been ( ie sub contracted )
If you book your chauffeur drive using the emirates website then the contractor usually calls you on the day before at the contact number that you have given @ the emirates site and them you can enquire about whether there is any excess
In London) . Though I have never been more than 5-6 miles over the allowance though.
In London emirates subcontracts it to a cab agency near LHR.
I don't know about the situation in MAN but it's usually the same in most places I have been ( ie sub contracted )
If you book your chauffeur drive using the emirates website then the contractor usually calls you on the day before at the contact number that you have given @ the emirates site and them you can enquire about whether there is any excess
Jul 15, 2011, 1:05 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I flew EK17 in March in F (miles upgrade) and I live about 4 miles from BHX and had no excess to pay. Surely the 70 miles is as the crow flies, not the actual driven mileage?
Jul 15, 2011, 1:21 pm
#6
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I travelled from BHX to Eccles, Manchester which is 101 miles from BHX. It cost me an additional £22 or so.
The driver mentioned that BHX to MAN was just about possible within the 70 mile radius - as the crow flies - without charge.
Jul 15, 2011, 3:08 pm
#7
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Thanks all, I'll make sure I've got a few pound cash on me then and see what the charge is, by the sounds of it around £25 seems a reasonable charge to expect. Previously flown ex BHX which from Nottingham is within the limit but wanted a chance on the A380 so decided to give MAN a go (other threads here are making me wonder if it was good choice, the A380 service in J seems to be getting a bit of a bashing!)
Jul 30, 2011, 12:56 pm
#8
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No excess
Used the service today from Nottingham to MAN and there was no excess. Nothing mentioned when they called to confirm yesterday and nothing today. Gave the driver a good tip anyway as he was a very pleasant chap and made the 90 minute trip quite a pleasure.