Chauffeur Drive FAQs
#62
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
#63
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NQY
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 57
I have always had a call to my mobile and have rung them back on the displayed number to confirm. Never had any problems.
Pretty sure they use Tristar for UK bookings.
http://uk.tristarworldwide.com/
Pretty sure they use Tristar for UK bookings.
http://uk.tristarworldwide.com/
#64
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC, IC Plat Amb, LH FTV
Posts: 1,952
Never had a problem - they always call the day before and on the one occasion that they thought they might be delayed (a major delay on the motorway) they kept me updated every 5-10 mins.
#65
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC, IC Plat Amb, LH FTV
Posts: 1,952
(On the other hand QF were not prepared to provide a car for an EK booking that I thought I was entitled to in Australia and although the call cdntre agreed nothing was able to be changed - in the end however this is $30-40 at the end of an expensive ticket so not worth getting too exercised about).
Good luck
#68
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
Before you give up - call them. I have had issues with MMB not showing CD options that I was entitled to but the call centre was able to make the bookings for me. I got the impression that they were used to this.
(On the other hand QF were not prepared to provide a car for an EK booking that I thought I was entitled to in Australia and although the call cdntre agreed nothing was able to be changed - in the end however this is $30-40 at the end of an expensive ticket so not worth getting too exercised about).
Good luck
(On the other hand QF were not prepared to provide a car for an EK booking that I thought I was entitled to in Australia and although the call cdntre agreed nothing was able to be changed - in the end however this is $30-40 at the end of an expensive ticket so not worth getting too exercised about).
Good luck
#69
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 32
Hi all, we fly from Manchester on business class tomorrow. We have booked the chauffeur drive which has been confirmed by Emirates but have not received a call from the chauffeur company. Does anybody know the company that Emirates use for Manchester flights and if they call to confirm? Thanks
#70
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
Hi all, we fly from Manchester on business class tomorrow. We have booked the chauffeur drive which has been confirmed by Emirates but have not received a call from the chauffeur company. Does anybody know the company that Emirates use for Manchester flights and if they call to confirm? Thanks
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...chester-2.html
#71
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MAA
Programs: EK, JP
Posts: 68
Hi folks, I have a question and would be grateful for any advise.
My wife and 2 kids are heading to London in April from Chennai, and flying back from Brussels. We are on Business class, and will have a "reasonable" amount of luggage. MAybe 3 or 4 suitcases. We are eligible for 2 cars in each segment.
At LHR, can I get a large van/car to take all my luggage and us or should I request 2 cars and we split the travel into the city between us(1adult + 1Kid in each)
Similarly, any idea what cars they have in Brussels?
Thanks
My wife and 2 kids are heading to London in April from Chennai, and flying back from Brussels. We are on Business class, and will have a "reasonable" amount of luggage. MAybe 3 or 4 suitcases. We are eligible for 2 cars in each segment.
At LHR, can I get a large van/car to take all my luggage and us or should I request 2 cars and we split the travel into the city between us(1adult + 1Kid in each)
Similarly, any idea what cars they have in Brussels?
Thanks
#72
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
Hi folks, I have a question and would be grateful for any advise.
My wife and 2 kids are heading to London in April from Chennai, and flying back from Brussels. We are on Business class, and will have a "reasonable" amount of luggage. MAybe 3 or 4 suitcases. We are eligible for 2 cars in each segment.
At LHR, can I get a large van/car to take all my luggage and us or should I request 2 cars and we split the travel into the city between us(1adult + 1Kid in each)
Similarly, any idea what cars they have in Brussels?
Thanks
My wife and 2 kids are heading to London in April from Chennai, and flying back from Brussels. We are on Business class, and will have a "reasonable" amount of luggage. MAybe 3 or 4 suitcases. We are eligible for 2 cars in each segment.
At LHR, can I get a large van/car to take all my luggage and us or should I request 2 cars and we split the travel into the city between us(1adult + 1Kid in each)
Similarly, any idea what cars they have in Brussels?
Thanks
This thread has more information on the exact cars used at each destination.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...tinations.html
Belgium:
Destination: BRU (Brussels International Airport)
Cabin: J (Business Class)
Vehicle(s): Mercedes Benz E-Class
Cabin: F (First Class)
Vehicle(s): Mercedes Benz S-Class
-Contact: +32 2 700 700
#74
Join Date: May 2010
Location: FSD
Programs: BAEC, Delta SkyPesos, VS FC, SQ KF, AA, HHonors
Posts: 1,884
Here's a (minor) gripe.
I booked a J ticket one-way AKL-SYD-BKK in May. Due to timing, I am flying QF114 AKL-SYD before hopping on EK419 SYD-BKK. On MMB, I order cars at AKL and BKK, pleased that I am saving taxi fares on both ends on the cheapest ticket (circa $80-100NZD in AKL alone). I received an e-mail that the AKL booking was denied, as chauffeur drive is not offered on NZ-Asia flights when QF is operating the TT connection. This is confirmed by a PDF available here. It's spelled out clearly, albeit it requires an extra click or two to get to the document.
And yet MMB still would allow me to submit a car booking from AKL. I am not bothered by being ineligible for a car. I am only bringing a backpack and can just as easily grab the airport bus or a cab. Further, this is my first trip in J with a carrier that offers the service, so I have not yet been utterly spoiled. I am more annoyed that the booking system hasn't been programmed "if carrier_QF ex_AKL, taxi_eligibility_AKL=0" sort of code.
If only the A380 departures synchronised with the 773 departure to Syd...
I booked a J ticket one-way AKL-SYD-BKK in May. Due to timing, I am flying QF114 AKL-SYD before hopping on EK419 SYD-BKK. On MMB, I order cars at AKL and BKK, pleased that I am saving taxi fares on both ends on the cheapest ticket (circa $80-100NZD in AKL alone). I received an e-mail that the AKL booking was denied, as chauffeur drive is not offered on NZ-Asia flights when QF is operating the TT connection. This is confirmed by a PDF available here. It's spelled out clearly, albeit it requires an extra click or two to get to the document.
And yet MMB still would allow me to submit a car booking from AKL. I am not bothered by being ineligible for a car. I am only bringing a backpack and can just as easily grab the airport bus or a cab. Further, this is my first trip in J with a carrier that offers the service, so I have not yet been utterly spoiled. I am more annoyed that the booking system hasn't been programmed "if carrier_QF ex_AKL, taxi_eligibility_AKL=0" sort of code.
If only the A380 departures synchronised with the 773 departure to Syd...
#75
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC, IC Plat Amb, LH FTV
Posts: 1,952
I'm pretty sure this has been asked and answered before but I haven't been able to find it so apologies in advance. I am planning a trip ex-LHR leaving at 9.15am and would prefer not to have to be picked up at 6.15am. Has anybody had successful experience of arranging CD the evening before the flight and then heading to a LHR hotel?