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
#346
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,383
I'm aware of the need to match vehicle types in relation to luggage quantity ; but other than that (and speaking personally), I wouldn't feel comfortable troubling a CD supplier with a request for a specific car - if only because I imagine they have enough on their plate already sorting out their various commitments and scheduling etc etc.
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
#347
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
I'm aware of the need to match vehicle types in relation to luggage quantity ; but other than that (and speaking personally), I wouldn't feel comfortable troubling a CD supplier with a request for a specific car - if only because I imagine they have enough on their plate already sorting out their various commitments and scheduling etc etc.
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
#348
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,383
Good stuff - and I would welcome that
But my general point was that - given most of my CD journeys in recent years have lasted only around 30/45 mins - I think life's too short to worry myself about specific car models ; any more than I would worry about aircraft type for a 30/45 minute flight sector !
Have never had anything other than a totally satisfactory car - and indeed driver - anyway.
#349
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Good stuff - and I would welcome that
But my general point was that - given most of my CD journeys in recent years have lasted only around 30/45 mins - I think life's too short to worry myself about specific car models ; any more than I would worry about aircraft type for a 30/45 minute flight sector !
Have never had anything other than a totally satisfactory car - and indeed driver - anyway.
But my general point was that - given most of my CD journeys in recent years have lasted only around 30/45 mins - I think life's too short to worry myself about specific car models ; any more than I would worry about aircraft type for a 30/45 minute flight sector !
Have never had anything other than a totally satisfactory car - and indeed driver - anyway.
#350
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
Guys if you have a confirmed chauffeur reservation are you able to call up a few days before and request a car ?
It says (on this thread) for MEL that the cars are Holden Caprice or BMW 7-series or Mercedes Viano but last time I got a Chrysler 300C and want to avoid a repeat of that.
Cheers
It says (on this thread) for MEL that the cars are Holden Caprice or BMW 7-series or Mercedes Viano but last time I got a Chrysler 300C and want to avoid a repeat of that.
Cheers
Or a practical issue ?
If it is a baggage issue, call Emirates to inform them that you have a lots of them.
As for me, I write a message in the address ! Usually, it is either
"please call if late" or "4 large suite-cases". And it works perfectly.
Concerning the "please call if late" : once, CD arrived 10 minutes late, while they usually show up 15min in advance. I understand traffic issues, but I didn't appreciate that he didn't call. The chauffeur said, that, EK doesn't give the pax tel number for confidentiality issues. That's total B..S..., as 1) he could have called EK, to inform me, 2) the other chauffeurs always called me upon arrival.
Anyway, to close any debate, I decided to put this note each time.
#352
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,825
I'm aware of the need to match vehicle types in relation to luggage quantity ; but other than that (and speaking personally), I wouldn't feel comfortable troubling a CD supplier with a request for a specific car - if only because I imagine they have enough on their plate already sorting out their various commitments and scheduling etc etc.
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
Mind you, I'm often half asleep when the car arrives to pick me up and can't honestly say I'd be bothered if they came in a lorry - as long as I get to where I need to be in good time ^
#354
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
#355
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,383
Sounds like you have your priorities right ioto, and I know you're a definite FT.
Each to their own, but I simply can't imagine obsessing over whether it's a Merc/Audi/Beemer/Chrysler ....whatever .....that takes me to/from an airport.
Each to their own, but I simply can't imagine obsessing over whether it's a Merc/Audi/Beemer/Chrysler ....whatever .....that takes me to/from an airport.
#356
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,281
#357
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,447
Some people seem to be very picky about cars it must be said - I was talking to an outstation the other day about weird pax and she recently had an F pax who absolutely point blank refused to take the Mercedes provided by the chauffeur company because "it is the same as Business class". After a lot of argument, they arranged something for him and he was extremely happy - it was a very smart Toyota Camry...(I am pretty sure they went to one of the airport taxi operators and just hired it for him!)
#358
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,825
Some people seem to be very picky about cars it must be said - I was talking to an outstation the other day about weird pax and she recently had an F pax who absolutely point blank refused to take the Mercedes provided by the chauffeur company because "it is the same as Business class". After a lot of argument, they arranged something for him and he was extremely happy - it was a very smart Toyota Camry...(I am pretty sure they went to one of the airport taxi operators and just hired it for him!)
#359
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,383
"We made sure to get your very favourite, special blend whiskey in stock for you" said the hotel head barman ...... (which we just bought round the corner from the local Aldi/Lidl ......)
#360
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,383
Got picked up in one a while back in SYD. It's known (by some car aficionados apparently) as a Bentley-lookalike. Either way, spacious and a very comfy ride.
Perhaps the issue is that it's NOT a Bentley