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
#1172
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Thai, Cathay, Lufthansa, Delta, SPG, Hilton, IH, LHW
Posts: 292
Was surprised, in Buenos Aires, they are using Tienda Leon....clearly not luxury at all...I guess we were just happy to reach our hotel. In Rio, if you compare, nice Mercedes and top notch service!
#1173
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: The Silver Coast
Posts: 16
Web site says CD within 80km of LIS. While booking I noticed in an unobvious location and font size it says 40km. Chat with customer service said it's 80, though she used the web site page to confirm that. Given they can change their terms of service at any time, seems I need to have that chat again at my layover airport and keep the transcript. Are there any better options?
Is it naive to think it's possible the driver would be a reliable source if I ask what is the free distance?
If it matters, it's class C on BKK-DBX-LIS
Is it naive to think it's possible the driver would be a reliable source if I ask what is the free distance?
If it matters, it's class C on BKK-DBX-LIS
#1174
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SJO - MAN - LAX
Programs: MileagePlus Gold, Avis PP, National EE, Lifemiles Silver, ConnectMiles Gold
Posts: 532
AL were mentioned but according to this Tristar now provide the service,
http://www.thechauffeur.com/tristar-wins-emirates-manchester-contract/
Try contacting them
Edit - it appears Tristar are part of Addison Lee
http://www.tristarworldwide.com/
My next flight from MAN using the Emirates chauffeur is not until Nov.
http://www.thechauffeur.com/tristar-wins-emirates-manchester-contract/
Try contacting them
Edit - it appears Tristar are part of Addison Lee
http://www.tristarworldwide.com/
My next flight from MAN using the Emirates chauffeur is not until Nov.
#1176
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
You mean pickup from LGW and drop you at another LGW terminal? Then no, as the terms and conditions prohibit inter-terminal transfers. If from another airport then probably yes but to be safe it might be better to set a nearby hotel as destination and then ask the driver if he can drop you at the airport. If not go to the hotel then walk or take a cab (or the hotel shuttle)
#1177
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,380
#1179
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,380
#1180
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MAA
Programs: EK Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 130
You mean pickup from LGW and drop you at another LGW terminal? Then no, as the terms and conditions prohibit inter-terminal transfers. If from another airport then probably yes but to be safe it might be better to set a nearby hotel as destination and then ask the driver if he can drop you at the airport. If not go to the hotel then walk or take a cab (or the hotel shuttle)
I will have 2 large checked bags and a carry-on trolley, so thought CD would be easier with handling.
I'll just take the train then.
#1181
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 586
Could you not get the bags checked through to your final (BA) destination?
#1182
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MAA
Programs: EK Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 130
I'll certainly try to get bags checked through, I've found MAA staff to be quite competent so hoping they can do it.
Thanks for the advise everyone!
#1183
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,556
#1184
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 586
Yes, they do - though it very much depends on the departure station and individual chec-in staff. From the UK, in my experience, it is pretty much a no no. However, to the UK it does sometimes work, though might require speaking to ground staff at the transfer airport e.g. when picking up the (BA) boarding pass in order for the luggage tag numbers being entered into their system and linked to the pax and flight.