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 11, 2015, 8:02 am
#361
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Love it ! That would be so funny if they really did simply 'hire' a taxi for him.
"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 ......
)
"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 ......
)
Oct 11, 2015, 12:59 pm
#362
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
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!)
Oct 11, 2015, 1:29 pm
#363
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
Obviously not !
But just out of sight of the image/status conscious bloke, they did take the precaution of putting a lovely big (and very temporary !) sticker on the outside of the Camry's rear passenger door saying ............ "Emirates First Class"
But just out of sight of the image/status conscious bloke, they did take the precaution of putting a lovely big (and very temporary !) sticker on the outside of the Camry's rear passenger door saying ............ "Emirates First Class"
Oct 12, 2015, 2:10 am
#364
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
The cars are somewhat cringeworthy in DXB plastered with Emirates First Class all over them.
Oct 13, 2015, 6:37 am
#365
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
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
+61 3 8318 6600
Oct 13, 2015, 7:03 am
#366
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 28
1st class should not go in MPV unless they request it.
There are a few business class passengers who make it known they hate MPV. Normally they are too stupid to realise that complaining makes the chance of getting one next time too higher unless Emirates say not to which is unlikely.
Moaning to a driver is about as much use as moaning to your spouse.
There are a few business class passengers who make it known they hate MPV. Normally they are too stupid to realise that complaining makes the chance of getting one next time too higher unless Emirates say not to which is unlikely.
Moaning to a driver is about as much use as moaning to your spouse.
Last edited by randomguy1; Oct 13, 2015 at 9:54 am
Oct 15, 2015, 3:12 pm
#367
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
FYI
Speaking only for me, it's always a sedan. The only times I get a Viano, is when I inform them beforehand that I have many large luggages.
The only issue with Viano is that it is made in Spain. I'd much have confidence in german engineers
Speaking only for me, it's always a sedan. The only times I get a Viano, is when I inform them beforehand that I have many large luggages.
The only issue with Viano is that it is made in Spain. I'd much have confidence in german engineers
Oct 31, 2015, 9:02 am
#369
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT 2MM, DL Lifetime GM 2MM, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, HH Diamond, IHG Amb Diamond
Posts: 881
Originally Posted by eternaltransit
Unfortunately, chauffeur drive is not available for AS reward flights or indeed any partner redemptions apart from QF, see the Terms and Conditions here, point 4:
http://www.emirates.com/english/plan...onditions.aspx
http://www.emirates.com/english/plan...onditions.aspx
Oct 31, 2015, 9:27 am
#370
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Yes - it would most likely not be honored. However, no harm in filling it in just in case it slips through the net!
Oct 31, 2015, 12:55 pm
#371
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I'm also tempted to book a chauffeur. I understand it'll most likely be cancelled, but can someone tell me when this cancellation usually occurs? Days after the booking? Days before flight departure?
Oct 31, 2015, 12:59 pm
#372
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
Oct 31, 2015, 4:51 pm
#373
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
I think just after the changes were introduced (ie no CD on Alaska awards) there might have been one or two chancers who struck lucky. But the staff know the drill now. Plus, they DO key your BP details into the system of course.
Oct 31, 2015, 9:46 pm
#374
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Just off the Main Line
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I should have gone further. It would not accept my booking, just kept giving an error. So the website shows the default options but they must flag the reservation to block it.