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
Jul 26, 2017, 7:08 am
#826
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Hey there, there are quite a few threads on here about the EK CD service.
Quick answers:
1. they don't always phone, but if it's confirmed they'll rock up
2. There'll be several drivers in suits in the arrivals halls with red Emirates welcome signs with names, yours will be one of them
3. You can update your booking with a local number if you get a local SIM, otherwise you could provide the hotel number, but generally they'll rock up
Other threads for reference:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emir...tinations.html
Chauffeur drive service
Quick answers:
1. they don't always phone, but if it's confirmed they'll rock up
2. There'll be several drivers in suits in the arrivals halls with red Emirates welcome signs with names, yours will be one of them
3. You can update your booking with a local number if you get a local SIM, otherwise you could provide the hotel number, but generally they'll rock up
Other threads for reference:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emir...tinations.html
Chauffeur drive service
Jul 26, 2017, 7:46 am
#830
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: EK Gold, TK Elite, Marriott Rewards, Global Entry, MileagePlus
Posts: 264
If you're nervous, use the numbers of the actual car operators at each location and call them the day before. I've had my CD canceled once (selected a destination that was too far) and they failed to reach me ahead of time. The rest of the time it has worked exactly as others have mentioned.
Jul 26, 2017, 8:08 am
#831
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2
I always use a UK SIM so the local chauffeur company texts me with a request to phone them to confirm. Enjoy your flight.
Jul 26, 2017, 9:22 am
#832
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 71
Thank you, will make sure we have all the phone numbers with us.
We will have my daughters mobile and this is the number we have put on the bookings, so will keep a look our for any texts.
We are so looking forward to our flights, thank you all
We will have my daughters mobile and this is the number we have put on the bookings, so will keep a look our for any texts.
We are so looking forward to our flights, thank you all
Jul 26, 2017, 6:06 pm
#834
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 13
I have used the chauffeur service many times in a few different countries.
Before departure of a trip I've always got a phone call. During a trip I have received, various types of confirmation methods. Sometimes SMS, sometimes a letter given to the hotel and sometimes a phone call.
They have never been late or forgotten about me. For the pick up to the airport they are usually 20-15 min early.
Before departure of a trip I've always got a phone call. During a trip I have received, various types of confirmation methods. Sometimes SMS, sometimes a letter given to the hotel and sometimes a phone call.
They have never been late or forgotten about me. For the pick up to the airport they are usually 20-15 min early.
Jul 27, 2017, 1:10 am
#836
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Jul 27, 2017, 2:02 am
#837
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MAN
Programs: EK G̶o̶l̶d̶ S̶i̶l̶v̶e̶r̶ 'boarding zone F', IHG
Posts: 74
But worth it (IMHO) when you get there, particularly if this is your first time
If you see a stair lift, you're heading the right way.
just the packing to do!
Jul 27, 2017, 6:49 am
#839
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
At BKK you have to walk a bit from the exit from customs to the area with the CD driver contact - turn right when exiting and keep walking to door 5.
The signage is poor but that is, imho, deliberate on AoT's part (they control who gets to put what signs where and they also conveniently run a limousine service).
The signage is poor but that is, imho, deliberate on AoT's part (they control who gets to put what signs where and they also conveniently run a limousine service).