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wcel Sep 6, 2019 5:27 am


Originally Posted by DYKWIA (Post 31496086)
35% of £0.00 = £0.00 :)

Aren't I a generous Aberdonian :D

larzy1977 Sep 6, 2019 5:46 am


Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 31496394)
Where? There's not really a distinction except at DXB (but even then not always) and I'd imagine at DXB you'd get the F vehicle if available

Dubai and Amsterdam

larzy1977 Sep 6, 2019 5:48 am


Originally Posted by larzy1977 (Post 31496500)
Dubai and Amsterdam

I know in Amsterdam you get a different car then J, but I don't know if u get it after the upgrade

thijsseh Sep 6, 2019 7:55 am


Originally Posted by larzy1977 (Post 31496500)
Dubai and Amsterdam

In Amsterdam I have twice had an ‘F car’ (Mercedes S class with Maybach interior) when flying J. Both times the distance was almost double the free allowance, so that may have something to do with car allocation as well.

Dambus Sep 7, 2019 12:36 am


Originally Posted by larzy1977 (Post 31496367)
Do i still get the J vehicle after miles upgrade from J to F?

No, in my experience in DUB but only as long as the upgrade is done well in advance. E.g. Upgrade a week prior to departure for DUB or prior to return flight to DUB.

There is a bit of a distinction in DUB - S Class for F and a bit of pot luck for C (E class, maybe S class, think I had a A6 once as well).

AceCobra1 Sep 8, 2019 3:02 am

Just wondering - Does the driver normally give me a call/ message when he is outside or does he normally arrive early so I can go out XX minutes early for him to be outside ?

skywardhunter Sep 8, 2019 3:09 am


Originally Posted by AceCobra1 (Post 31502816)
Just wondering - Does the driver normally give me a call/ message when he is outside or does he normally arrive early so I can go out XX minutes early for him to be outside ?

Sometimes you get a message or a call if you haven't come out yet after the pickup time. The drivers generally arrive 20 mins early. Every city is different

AceCobra1 Sep 8, 2019 3:14 am


Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 31502825)
Sometimes you get a message or a call if you haven't come out yet after the pickup time. The drivers generally arrive 20 mins early. Every city is different

Cool - and once I meet them, do I just show them my mobile boarding pass or something ?

skywardhunter Sep 8, 2019 3:18 am


Originally Posted by AceCobra1 (Post 31502834)
Cool - and once I meet them, do I just show them my mobile boarding pass or something ?

Na, just get in. People don't really steal CDs :D they'll probably ask you to confirm your name

thijsseh Sep 8, 2019 3:50 am


Originally Posted by AceCobra1 (Post 31502816)
Just wondering - Does the driver normally give me a call/ message when he is outside or does he normally arrive early so I can go out XX minutes early for him to be outside ?

I guess it depends a bit if you are leaving from home or from a hotel.
When a black Mercedes arrives on my doorstep about 15 minutes before the appointed time, it is extremely likely that it is my CD. By the time I am outside he has opened the door and the boot / trunk.
Not that many black Mercs cruising there.....at hotels it may well be very different.

;)

foxy1 Sep 22, 2019 9:37 pm

First timer..
 
Hi everyone
I am traveling from Auckland to Manchester in J and have a chauffeur booked from Manchester to my destination. I have a couple of questions as this is the first time I have used the chauffeur service firstly I am a couple of miles over the mileage limit how do I pay the extra and secondly we travel on Wednesday and I haven't heard from the chauffeur company to confirm, should I be worried??
Any advice is grateful received :cool:

Zol Sep 23, 2019 12:27 am


Originally Posted by foxy1 (Post 31552769)
Hi everyone
I am traveling from Auckland to Manchester in J and have a chauffeur booked from Manchester to my destination. I have a couple of questions as this is the first time I have used the chauffeur service firstly I am a couple of miles over the mileage limit how do I pay the extra and secondly we travel on Wednesday and I haven't heard from the chauffeur company to confirm, should I be worried??
Any advice is grateful received :cool:

You pay the driver on the day.
They won't contact you, when you clear customs in MAN an agent will be waiting for you with your name on a plaque. Just identify yourself to them and be on your way

DYKWIA Sep 23, 2019 1:38 am


Originally Posted by Zol (Post 31553049)
You pay the driver on the day.
They won't contact you, when you clear customs in MAN an agent will be waiting for you with your name on a plaque. Just identify yourself to them and be on your way

It's a bit different at MAN. There's a separate exit just before the main exit. It's signposted Emirates CD. There will be one guy with an Emirates sign, and about 30 drivers. The guy with the sign has the list of drivers, and he'll shout the correct driver over. Then it's a quick walk out into the car park.

foxy1 Sep 23, 2019 4:47 pm


Originally Posted by Zol (Post 31553049)
You pay the driver on the day.
They won't contact you, when you clear customs in MAN an agent will be waiting for you with your name on a plaque. Just identify yourself to them and be on your way

Hi Zol

Thanks for the info 🙂

foxy1 Sep 23, 2019 4:47 pm


Originally Posted by Zol (Post 31553049)
You pay the driver on the day.
They won't contact you, when you clear customs in MAN an agent will be waiting for you with your name on a plaque. Just identify yourself to them and be on your way


Great sounds easy🙂


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