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Originally Posted by unicon
(Post 28047410)
Can't you book the last 7 miles as a separate trip with the same company?
Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 28048673)
Take an uber for the last 7
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I've used Emirates Business class on two occasions and I live about 120 miles from LHR. Each time, despite agreeing the discounted excess months in advance, arriving back tired at LHR, there has been some dispute about the amount! As we're entitled to two cars, I negotiate to pay around £50. I could of course get the train to Southampton and get car to meet me, but who needs the hassle?
Last time at LHR arrivals, I was handed a letter, which I read the next day. I knew what excess I would pay and did so in cash when we got home. Incidentally, as the M3 was closed and we had to divert, would we be liable for the excess 'excess? My second point relates to the working conditions for LHR drivers. This year, both drivers seemed tired and when I asked the return guy where he lived, it was near LHR. Usually we are driven by rural based drivers. This one complained that he had muttered to his employers about working long hours and been punished with our job. In Singapore, the driver meeting our cruise ship, went to the incorrect meeting place and after a few frantic phone calls he got it right. |
Originally Posted by S.R
(Post 28049024)
Unfortunately no, I asked about that when I called and they said that the car that EK books can only take me 60 miles, and if i wanted to book another car as a separate trip it would have to be another car. I don't understand why, but I guess since they just started with EK (EWR service just began last week) they don't want to make any mistakes.
Yes that seems to be the only option now, but it just defeats the purpose of a a chauffeur drive service when you have to take an uber to be within the allowed distance to the airport! |
Originally Posted by S.R
(Post 28047003)
Yes but others have reported success at negotiating an overage charge with the car service provider, for example at JFK going to the Hamptons. Just disappointing when the overage is only 7 miles.
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We're three pax landing in BRU, 2J+1Y all travelling to the same hotel. Since we're eligible for two cars, can the Y passenger travel with us and maybe put our bags in the second car?
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Originally Posted by Anish
(Post 28105807)
We're three pax landing in BRU, 2J+1Y all travelling to the same hotel. Since we're eligible for two cars, can the Y passenger travel with us and maybe put our bags in the second car?
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Picked up at SYD two nights ago in a black Range Rover Sport, brand new. Beautiful quilted leather seats.
There was a problem with my booking and I think they called someone in last minute. I was travelling in J. |
Can anyone add the information for Durban (DUR)?
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Originally Posted by jbb
(Post 28123660)
Can anyone add the information for Durban (DUR)?
No clue as to what cars they provide at DUR. |
Can travelling companions on same flight in Y join the F traveller in the chauffered car?
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Originally Posted by kangela
(Post 28152178)
Can travelling companions on same flight in Y join the F traveller in the chauffered car?
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Originally Posted by kangela
(Post 28152178)
Can travelling companions on same flight in Y join the F traveller in the chauffered car?
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The Times: Emirates airline uses company run by criminals to drive VIPs
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Originally Posted by The Times
Emirates Airlines is knowingly allowing a criminal gang to transfer its first and business class passengers to and from airports in the UK, an investigation by The Times has found.
The Dubai-based airline is using Professional Chauffeur Services (PCS) despite being aware that the company is run by a group of convicted criminals
Originally Posted by Business Traveller
The Times says that earlier this year Murphy and three employees “were convicted of fraud for “clocking” cars on an industrial scale and now face custodial sentences. Murphy and his accomplices wiped at least seven million miles off the odometers of about 100 cars used to transport Emirates passengers. The gang did this in order to sell the cars at inflated prices “or return them to lease hire companies without paying penalties for extra mileage”.
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A little dramatic. They've been using PCS for years and the convictions are recent. I'm sure EK is reviewing or has reviewed their relationship.
Pure clickbait, the headline makes you think it's mobsters with guns driving around first class pax. |
Not again... How many times does this need to be posted?
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