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 9, 2015, 6:32 pm
#301
Moderator, Emirates
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Where My Heart Is
Programs: BAEC Silver, FB Platinum, KQ Asante Gold, Shebamiles Blue, Emirates Blue
Posts: 3,385
31st July 2015. Ex GLA. J Class
Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate. Driver was excellent. Came to the door to collect luggage. Driving standards excellent. Engaged in light conversation when I instigated it. Knowledgable about the GLA EK flights. No complaints.
1st August 2015. Arr. PEK. J Class
Arrivals area next to the barrier as you leave the customs hall. Man standing with EK board in plain sight. Confirms your name and then introduces you to the driver. Driver takes luggage trolley and we trek to the car park.
Audi (A4) I think, contracted through Avis. Acceptable Beijing driving. No conversation (my Chinese is non-existant). Got to my destination with no difficulties and luggage unloaded by the driver. No complaints.
All in all a nice experience.
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate. Driver was excellent. Came to the door to collect luggage. Driving standards excellent. Engaged in light conversation when I instigated it. Knowledgable about the GLA EK flights. No complaints.
1st August 2015. Arr. PEK. J Class
Arrivals area next to the barrier as you leave the customs hall. Man standing with EK board in plain sight. Confirms your name and then introduces you to the driver. Driver takes luggage trolley and we trek to the car park.
Audi (A4) I think, contracted through Avis. Acceptable Beijing driving. No conversation (my Chinese is non-existant). Got to my destination with no difficulties and luggage unloaded by the driver. No complaints.
All in all a nice experience.
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Aug 10, 2015, 5:54 am
#302
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
31st July 2015. Ex GLA. J Class
Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate. Driver was excellent. Came to the door to collect luggage. Driving standards excellent. Engaged in light conversation when I instigated it. Knowledgable about the GLA EK flights. No complaints.
1st August 2015. Arr. PEK. J Class
Arrivals area next to the barrier as you leave the customs hall. Man standing with EK board in plain sight. Confirms your name and then introduces you to the driver. Driver takes luggage trolley and we trek to the car park.
Audi (A4) I think, contracted through Avis. Acceptable Beijing driving. No conversation (my Chinese is non-existant). Got to my destination with no difficulties and luggage unloaded by the driver. No complaints.
All in all a nice experience.
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate. Driver was excellent. Came to the door to collect luggage. Driving standards excellent. Engaged in light conversation when I instigated it. Knowledgable about the GLA EK flights. No complaints.
1st August 2015. Arr. PEK. J Class
Arrivals area next to the barrier as you leave the customs hall. Man standing with EK board in plain sight. Confirms your name and then introduces you to the driver. Driver takes luggage trolley and we trek to the car park.
Audi (A4) I think, contracted through Avis. Acceptable Beijing driving. No conversation (my Chinese is non-existant). Got to my destination with no difficulties and luggage unloaded by the driver. No complaints.
All in all a nice experience.
Safe & Happy Travels
S
Main post updated.
Aug 14, 2015, 2:04 am
#304
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,398
The CD facility has undoubtedly proven to be one of the most useful enhancements in recent years. But do not expect flexibility where the prescribed T & C's are concerned.
Aug 14, 2015, 11:19 am
#305
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 946
Not double but they will waive you some extra mileage if you are two persons and only 1 car as you are entitled for 1 car per person. Have seen this only in LHR though (and you have to call them - EK)
Last edited by kuroko; Aug 14, 2015 at 11:25 am
Aug 14, 2015, 1:18 pm
#306
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dorchester, Dorset UK
Programs: BA Gold, BMI, ANA, HH Blue, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,063
I called them and they reduced the excess by 50%. I gratefully accepted.
Sep 15, 2015, 12:27 am
#309
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC Gold, IC Plat Amb, Accor Gold
Posts: 1,950
Disappearing CD Booking
Off from LHR tomorrow (flying F on Skywards miles). Had my CD booked and confirmed - showing in Manage Booking. Yesterday afternoon all reference to the CD booking (and a few hours later eligibility to book a car at my destination) disappeared from the web MMB and from the EK App on my phone. I will be phoning them soon but wondered if there is any experience about whether this is another example of EK's top IT or whether someone has cancelled my booking?
I will update with the conclusion.
I will update with the conclusion.
Sep 15, 2015, 3:07 am
#310
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
Programs: Mucci des canapes, Skywards Gold, BAEC Gold, IC Plat Amb, Accor Gold
Posts: 1,950
Phoned EK reservations who confirm that they can see the CD booking in my reservation. Interestingly now visible again in the app but not online...
Will wait for the call from the car company this pm.
Another triumph for EK IT
Will wait for the call from the car company this pm.
Another triumph for EK IT
Sep 15, 2015, 4:54 am
#311
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Top EK IT - but thankfully at outstations, there is no automatic dump of the CD list to the contractor, there is a physical printout and email/fax(!)/phone to the company instead! ex-LHR it is Carey, so if they haven't called you the day before, give them a call to see if they have you on their list (they won't receive it until 24-48 hours though).
Sep 15, 2015, 9:37 am
#312
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Houston and Dubai
Programs: United GS, Emirates iO (Invitation Only)
Posts: 67
Usually when the time to book the CD is up, ie the 24/48 hour rule, it disappears from manage my booking, whether it is booked or not. It is confirmed though.