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
Oct 13, 2022, 2:11 am
#1891
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,138
Oct 13, 2022, 3:16 pm
#1892
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,138
I think I answered my own questions, and think we need to update the wiki.
I got picked up in a 7 Series today for the ride back to DXB and it was an F car, as it had Emirates First written on the door.
So maybe they just don’t differentiate between F/iO cars anymore?
Can any iOs/DXB regulars verify?
I got picked up in a 7 Series today for the ride back to DXB and it was an F car, as it had Emirates First written on the door.
So maybe they just don’t differentiate between F/iO cars anymore?
Can any iOs/DXB regulars verify?
Oct 16, 2022, 4:55 am
#1893
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
I think I answered my own questions, and think we need to update the wiki.
I got picked up in a 7 Series today for the ride back to DXB and it was an F car, as it had Emirates First written on the door.
So maybe they just don’t differentiate between F/iO cars anymore?
Can any iOs/DXB regulars verify?
I got picked up in a 7 Series today for the ride back to DXB and it was an F car, as it had Emirates First written on the door.
So maybe they just don’t differentiate between F/iO cars anymore?
Can any iOs/DXB regulars verify?
Yes, IOs and F get the same cars now. W222 S-Class or G11 7 Series. Only difference are the logos on the front doors. Just saw someone in Marina getting picked up in a 7-Series with 'Emirates First' on the door two days ago.
J still gets the G31 5-Series Touring, but they are being regularly updated. Newer ones (with the facelift lights) have been added to the fleet, with the older 2018/2019/2020 models slowly being phased out depending on mileage.
Oct 24, 2022, 8:54 am
#1896
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
I'm flying back from Dubai in December and I am flying business - my friend is on the same plane, but he booked business through miles while I paid for my flight. I know we can both ride in the car home, but will they allow us to make two stops? Drop me off first then him? Thanks!
Oct 24, 2022, 10:46 am
#1897
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auckland, NZ/New York, NY/ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, BIS 2.4MM, EK Gold, SQ Gold, Marriott Gold, HH Gold,
Posts: 5,213
I'm flying back from Dubai in December and I am flying business - my friend is on the same plane, but he booked business through miles while I paid for my flight. I know we can both ride in the car home, but will they allow us to make two stops? Drop me off first then him? Thanks!
Oct 24, 2022, 2:37 pm
#1898
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 2,471
I'm flying back from Dubai in December and I am flying business - my friend is on the same plane, but he booked business through miles while I paid for my flight. I know we can both ride in the car home, but will they allow us to make two stops? Drop me off first then him? Thanks!
Nov 2, 2022, 9:33 pm
#1899
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,848
would like to prearrange transfer to IC Marina. IC forum say hotel car ok but expensive, might as well take taxi. If a Lexus prearranged transfer is reasonable, would strongly consider.
need round trip from/to airport. On 19 hour overnight transit connection, from BKK onward to JFK in Business, with IC Dubai Marina booked for a place to sleep. I gather EK Chauffeur Drive doesn’t apply in Dubai on this itinerary.
Nov 3, 2022, 3:32 am
#1900
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 47
what service are you referring to for Lexus transfers?
would like to prearrange transfer to IC Marina. IC forum say hotel car ok but expensive, might as well take taxi. If a Lexus prearranged transfer is reasonable, would strongly consider.
need round trip from/to airport. On 19 hour overnight transit connection, from BKK onward to JFK in Business, with IC Dubai Marina booked for a place to sleep. I gather EK Chauffeur Drive doesn’t apply in Dubai on this itinerary.
would like to prearrange transfer to IC Marina. IC forum say hotel car ok but expensive, might as well take taxi. If a Lexus prearranged transfer is reasonable, would strongly consider.
need round trip from/to airport. On 19 hour overnight transit connection, from BKK onward to JFK in Business, with IC Dubai Marina booked for a place to sleep. I gather EK Chauffeur Drive doesn’t apply in Dubai on this itinerary.
It less hassle than pre booking one.
Nov 9, 2022, 4:57 pm
#1902
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: AY Platinum, UA Premier Platinum, OneWorld Emerald, VA Platinum
Posts: 558
Flew F on the weekend ATH-DXB-MEL. Stopover in Dubai for 3 days.
At ATH: No service
At DXB: S Class with Emirates First on the door and then back in a 7 series with the same logo.
At MEL: Mercedes Van
At ATH: No service
At DXB: S Class with Emirates First on the door and then back in a 7 series with the same logo.
At MEL: Mercedes Van
Jan 2, 2023, 4:39 pm
#1903
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: FB PFL, ALL Diamond, Marriott Ambassador, EK PLAT, Air Caraïbes Diam, SQ PPS, ̷IHG Diam
Posts: 97
Am I the only one to consider the downgrade from class S to class E for First pax ( outside Dubai) is not just a detail ? Before Covid-19 travel to/from airport in Série 7, class S or A8 was a real first part of the travel in luxury conditions. Now in a class E it is just a Uber black travel, ans sometimes ( like yesterday) it is even below ( no water, no assistance by the driver for trolley, …)
Jan 2, 2023, 5:00 pm
#1904
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 105
Am I the only one to consider the downgrade from class S to class E for First pax ( outside Dubai) is not just a detail ? Before Covid-19 travel to/from airport in Série 7, class S or A8 was a real first part of the travel in luxury conditions. Now in a class E it is just a Uber black travel, ans sometimes ( like yesterday) it is even below ( no water, no assistance by the driver for trolley, …)
Jan 6, 2023, 4:35 pm
#1905
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: FB PFL, ALL Diamond, Marriott Ambassador, EK PLAT, Air Caraïbes Diam, SQ PPS, ̷IHG Diam
Posts: 97