Sep 30, 2014, 1:30 pm
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
Aug 7, 2022, 4:51 am
#1846
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 56
No but they do not provide a personal service to me.
In my experience the CD's provide me with a very good, helpful service which surpasses my expectation for which I am happy to reward them with a Ł10 tip. They do not make very much money and the tip makes a difference to them and they are genuinely happy/appreciative to get this. The Ł10 will not make any difference to me as I would imagine it is for anyone flying business/first class. To each their own, it is what I do and feel good about doing and I will continue to do so.
In my experience the CD's provide me with a very good, helpful service which surpasses my expectation for which I am happy to reward them with a Ł10 tip. They do not make very much money and the tip makes a difference to them and they are genuinely happy/appreciative to get this. The Ł10 will not make any difference to me as I would imagine it is for anyone flying business/first class. To each their own, it is what I do and feel good about doing and I will continue to do so.
Aug 7, 2022, 3:11 pm
#1852
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,264
My intention was not to tip, but then he was the best CD I’ve ever had and even insisted on carrying my bags all the way to the check in desk which is surely somewhat above and beyond CD specification! So I did tip, but only because I felt he very much deserved it.
Aug 7, 2022, 4:28 pm
#1853
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 2,471
My intention was not to tip, but then he was the best CD I’ve ever had and even insisted on carrying my bags all the way to the check in desk which is surely somewhat above and beyond CD specification! So I did tip, but only because I felt he very much deserved it.
I hate the USA tipping system whereby you have to tip even when they practically throw the food onto your table, or the barman take 30 seconds to open a bottle of beer for you. Some of the worst service ive ever experienced has been in the usa and still had to pay for the pleasure.
Aug 9, 2022, 4:46 pm
#1854
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AU
Programs: EK platinum, ET, SAS
Posts: 542
and i think in this instance it is perfectly justified. When someone goes over and above to provide great service i always tip as a small gesture of recognition for their efforts.
I hate the USA tipping system whereby you have to tip even when they practically throw the food onto your table, or the barman take 30 seconds to open a bottle of beer for you. Some of the worst service ive ever experienced has been in the usa and still had to pay for the pleasure.
I hate the USA tipping system whereby you have to tip even when they practically throw the food onto your table, or the barman take 30 seconds to open a bottle of beer for you. Some of the worst service ive ever experienced has been in the usa and still had to pay for the pleasure.
Tipping should only be a reward for a job well done. The fact that people need 'compulsory' tipping to survive is another statement about how the USA functions. Or doesn't.
In Australia, the Hughes drivers don't earn much for the job they do. I live in the southern Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. I'm charged AUD88, (about USD 60) and I understand the driver keeps half. For a 135km, 1.75 hour journey. That trip would cost around AUD300 by taxi.
I have always had excellent drivers. Helpful, engaging and pleasant. For that, I always tip 25%. Drivers are always surprised but very pleased by that. A reward for doing their job well! That encourages better service, rather than minimal service with the automatic expectation of a tip.
Last edited by BadoRas; Aug 9, 2022 at 7:34 pm
Aug 14, 2022, 8:08 pm
#1855
Join Date: Jul 2022
Programs: NZ*G EK-Plat QF-Plat
Posts: 28
"Qantas codeshare flights operated by Emirates (with a QF flight number) between Asia and Australia/New Zealand are not eligible for our Chauffeur‑drive service. If a customer would like to request Chauffeur‑drive for flights between Asia and Australia/New Zealand, they must be booked on an Emirates operated flight (with an EK flight number)."
Aug 16, 2022, 3:50 am
#1856
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,264
Aug 17, 2022, 2:09 am
#1857
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
I have a First Flex Plus award ticket between ATH-EWR. Is the chauffeur service included with this ticket type?
Aug 17, 2022, 2:26 am
#1859
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
Aug 17, 2022, 8:09 am
#1860
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,264
