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
Jun 20, 2017, 12:35 pm
#811
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
At DXB, if you want to be picked up later than 3h before, just select "Dubai - Garhoud and Rashidiya", and you can choose up to 2 hours before. They never check if the actual address is further.
This said, you have to know exactly what you are doing, because you won't be able to complain if you miss the flight.
I usually select "2h00 before" from Marina, when I go straight to the gate without stopping at the lounge.
This said, you have to know exactly what you are doing, because you won't be able to complain if you miss the flight.
I usually select "2h00 before" from Marina, when I go straight to the gate without stopping at the lounge.
Jul 17, 2017, 9:08 am
#812
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
I can confirm that BKK has a Toyota Quantum in their disposal for large groups/pax's with lots of luggage. This was when travelling in J.
Also a little update. You may remember up-thread about how i was seeking info on if EK will switch my pick up point from Johannesburg to Cape Town , which is both inside South Africa , Bidvest the contractor was more then happy to pick me up in CPT instead of JNB , it seems that EK South Africa HQ also signed off on it as well ^. Really impressed me that , especially since my pick up time was at 7am.
Also a little update. You may remember up-thread about how i was seeking info on if EK will switch my pick up point from Johannesburg to Cape Town , which is both inside South Africa , Bidvest the contractor was more then happy to pick me up in CPT instead of JNB , it seems that EK South Africa HQ also signed off on it as well ^. Really impressed me that , especially since my pick up time was at 7am.
Jul 17, 2017, 9:42 am
#813
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I can confirm that BKK has a Toyota Quantum in their disposal for large groups/pax's with lots of luggage. This was when travelling in J.
Also a little update. You may remember up-thread about how i was seeking info on if EK will switch my pick up point from Johannesburg to Cape Town , which is both inside South Africa , Bidvest the contractor was more then happy to pick me up in CPT instead of JNB , it seems that EK South Africa HQ also signed off on it as well ^. Really impressed me that , especially since my pick up time was at 7am.
Also a little update. You may remember up-thread about how i was seeking info on if EK will switch my pick up point from Johannesburg to Cape Town , which is both inside South Africa , Bidvest the contractor was more then happy to pick me up in CPT instead of JNB , it seems that EK South Africa HQ also signed off on it as well ^. Really impressed me that , especially since my pick up time was at 7am.
Jul 17, 2017, 4:41 pm
#814
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Bang on time 7am, a shiny C class outside my house !
Jul 18, 2017, 1:35 pm
#815
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
It's a couple of years ago now, but when I was last there it was Avis in CPT. Has Bidvest taken over the service or do they just manage things and Avis still does the lifting?
Jul 18, 2017, 1:47 pm
#816
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
As far as I know it is a 100% bidvest run operation in CPT/JNB/DUR. Never had any Avis contractor in my 10 + years flying with EK.
Jul 18, 2017, 2:03 pm
#817
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...l#post28029072
Jul 18, 2017, 3:46 pm
#818
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Avis were mentioned as little as 4 months ago in this very thread (for JNB).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...l#post28029072
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emira...l#post28029072
Jul 20, 2017, 4:35 pm
#820
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Jul 21, 2017, 11:58 pm
#822
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 18
If you have Skywards app, just click on the CD link and it will confirm the basic details of your CD, or whether you are yet to book it.
One thing that catches a few people out is remembering to select the country flag of your cell phone number (i.e. Union Flag for +44). It's a little obtuse and kicks up an error if you forget to click it.
Also, if you want to amend the time if the CD booking, you have to cancel and then re-book the CD
One thing that catches a few people out is remembering to select the country flag of your cell phone number (i.e. Union Flag for +44). It's a little obtuse and kicks up an error if you forget to click it.
Also, if you want to amend the time if the CD booking, you have to cancel and then re-book the CD
Jul 23, 2017, 11:40 am
#824
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
Jul 26, 2017, 6:48 am
#825
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Please can you help, a few questions about chauffeur drive
Hi, our holiday has come round really fast and we leave on Monday. As mentioned in another posting this is our first time flying Business Class and its all so new to us. Please could I ask you experts a few questions?
I understand that Emirates Chauffeur drive should contact us the day before (so assuming that will be sometime on Sunday) does the chauffeur company always phone? We are a bit worried in case they don`t phone and no one turns up to collect us. (our booking does say its confirmed)
When we arrive at Bangkok, will there be someone in the arrivals hall to pick us up or do they confirm this as well by phone?
We are then due to be picked up at our Singapore hotel 18 days later, would this be confirmed the day before as we don`t tend to use our phone much whilst abroad?
Sorry if we sound a bit paranoid that we are going to be stranded at every opportunity, just want to get the right information so we understand what happens at each stage.
Another question please which doesn`t relate to the car, can you tell us where the Emirates Lounge is at Terminal 1 in Manchester?
Thank you so much
I understand that Emirates Chauffeur drive should contact us the day before (so assuming that will be sometime on Sunday) does the chauffeur company always phone? We are a bit worried in case they don`t phone and no one turns up to collect us. (our booking does say its confirmed)
When we arrive at Bangkok, will there be someone in the arrivals hall to pick us up or do they confirm this as well by phone?
We are then due to be picked up at our Singapore hotel 18 days later, would this be confirmed the day before as we don`t tend to use our phone much whilst abroad?
Sorry if we sound a bit paranoid that we are going to be stranded at every opportunity, just want to get the right information so we understand what happens at each stage.
Another question please which doesn`t relate to the car, can you tell us where the Emirates Lounge is at Terminal 1 in Manchester?
Thank you so much