Originally Posted by sant2585 (Post 28965781)

Thanks all! Hadn't realised about Rail+Fly - nothing appears in my MMB (despite the website suggesting that it should), so will try call up and see. Having only used CD in the UK up until now, I'm now realising how relatively generous those distances are - 70 miles compared to 40km!

But XXTSGR's 'it feels wrong' logic is also appealing (even though in my case it would also be getting off at a station that is on the line to DUS), especially as this is me emptying out my miles and dropping down to Blue soon. Will also keep DYKWIA's suggestion in mind, especially as it's a station that I'm not familiar with (but not a sprawling one with multiple exits and access points).

Originally Posted by S.R (Post 29015713)

So found out that as of Nov 1st EK is no longer using Boston Coach as the provider for JFK CD. Not sure about BOS, but judging by the fact that they said they no longer have an Emirates desk, it seems to confirm that EK did not renew their contract with the Boston coach. Interesting move, maybe BostonCoach was charting them a lot? They’ve been using them since at least 2008. wonder who the new company is. BostonCoach always provided pretty good service.

Originally Posted by Flame3601 (Post 29050912)

Looks as if we will see the E-class switched for the S-class at DXB for F pax's in the near future as EK have partnered with Mercedes Benz.

Originally Posted by murtaza12 (Post 29050993)

They were pretty much using most of the E-Class' for J pax anyway. In fact I've gotten the FC E-class more often than I've gotten the 5 Series.

Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 29051080)

I got a Volvo 3 weeks ago :(

Originally Posted by murtaza12 (Post 29051687)

Yeah I got one too in August. Had requested for 2 CD cars, they sent one 5 series estate and the Volvo as well.
Contrary to earlier posts where the plan was for the Volvos to be retired, the driver said they're keeping a few of them in the fleet. Retiring the ones with the most issues and mileage, much like EK is doing with its 77W fleet :P

Originally Posted by xavzz (Post 29056562)

sorry if this has already been mentioned but i read today through HeadForPoints that Emirates will be introducing new S Class vehicles for F passengers in the UAE.

"The chauffeur fleet for First Class passengers in the UAE will be switched to Mercedes S-Class cars."

Sounds lovely if they do. Great car to be chauffeured in.

Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 29056633)

5 posts before yours in this very thread :)

Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 29056633)

5 posts before yours in this very thread :)