|
Originally Posted by Nevsky
(Post 30146175)
Can one take a companion if you go to different stops? Can they be dropped off after you?
|
YYZ-DXB-MXP and return in F. Used CD for four legs (before YYZ-DXB, MXP-DXB, and to/from DXB on a layover) :
- car to YYZ was a towncar, nothing fancy. Driver was quite chatty. Service called me the day before, twice actually, to confirm. Showed up on time. - car to MXP was a Maybach! That was quite the upgrade. No call in advance and when I asked EK online chat for the phone number so I could call and confirm, was told this was not possible. - cars to/from DXB were Mercedes. Driver to Abu Dhabi after landing in DXB was very aggressive about mentioning how he wanted a tip and how this was his side job (he worked primarily for one of the car rental companies). Driver from Abu Dhabi did not say a word the entire time. EK website had some limit about only picking up a certain amount of time in advance for DXB flights but had no issues getting picked up in Abu Dhabi at 10:30 PM for a 3:30 AM flight. |
Originally Posted by steveholt
(Post 30146701)
YYZ-DXB-MXP and return in F. Used CD for four legs (before YYZ-DXB, MXP-DXB, and to/from DXB on a layover) :
- car to YYZ was a towncar, nothing fancy. Driver was quite chatty. Service called me the day before, twice actually, to confirm. Showed up on time. - car to MXP was a Maybach! That was quite the upgrade. No call in advance and when I asked EK online chat for the phone number so I could call and confirm, was told this was not possible. - cars to/from DXB were Mercedes. Driver to Abu Dhabi after landing in DXB was very aggressive about mentioning how he wanted a tip and how this was his side job (he worked primarily for one of the car rental companies). Driver from Abu Dhabi did not say a word the entire time. EK website had some limit about only picking up a certain amount of time in advance for DXB flights but had no issues getting picked up in Abu Dhabi at 10:30 PM for a 3:30 AM flight. |
Originally Posted by skywardhunter
(Post 30146724)
Please report the aggressive driver who was explicitly asking for a tip to EK, that is unacceptable behaviour.
|
Originally Posted by cosmo74
(Post 30147055)
Is it customary to tip an Emirates driver (whether they've asked for one or not)? I'm just curious as to whether i should be tipping my drivers on an upcoming trip.
|
Originally Posted by cosmo74
(Post 30147055)
Is it customary to tip an Emirates driver (whether they've asked for one or not)? I'm just curious as to whether i should be tipping my drivers on an upcoming trip.
|
Originally Posted by wcel
(Post 30150857)
Never have, and likely never will
|
Originally Posted by mjmal51
(Post 30150971)
Spoken like a true Scotsman! ;)
I probably do tick quite a few Scottish stereotypes, but hey ho, so be it :cool: I'm not a tipper in any environment other than when US culture basically dictates that necessity You don't get to travel J and F for leisure by giving your money away :D |
Edinburgh is bookable now for the chauffeur service.
|
Originally Posted by MosquesAndKebabs
(Post 30142280)
I'll take your word for it!
I'll certainly try to get bags checked through, I've found MAA staff to be quite competent so hoping they can do it. Thanks for the advise everyone!
Originally Posted by DYKWIA
(Post 30142281)
BA won't even accept checked bags from their own flights unless its all one one ticket :)
Originally Posted by XXTSGR
(Post 30143095)
Yes, they do - though it very much depends on the departure station and individual chec-in staff. From the UK, in my experience, it is pretty much a no no. However, to the UK it does sometimes work, though might require speaking to ground staff at the transfer airport e.g. when picking up the (BA) boarding pass in order for the luggage tag numbers being entered into their system and linked to the pax and flight. Oh and op-up to F at the gate in DXB :D |
Originally Posted by MosquesAndKebabs
(Post 30161676)
Update: MAA check-in staff flat out refused. My bags at LGW came out 25 mins after the first bag. Trolley to South Terminal was easy - thanks for the advice everyone. Oh and op-up to F at the gate in DXB :D |
Originally Posted by wcel
(Post 30151001)
I was going to add that I was Scottish to my post but decided not to
I probably do tick quite a few Scottish stereotypes, but hey ho, so be it :cool: I'm not a tipper in any environment other than when US culture basically dictates that necessity You don't get to travel J and F for leisure by giving your money away :D |
Unless of course you're saying you can barely afford an F or J ticket if you give away small amounts like that. Champagne tastes and beer income perhaps? If so, your actions are understandable and predictable
|
Originally Posted by EKplat
(Post 30164343)
Champagne tastes and beer income perhaps?
I save and plan meticulously with points/awards to maximise premium leisure travel opportunities once every 18/24 months I'm happy you feel you can be generous and always consider others situations, however step outside yourself and don't always make it about you. Not everyone who gets to occasionally enjoy premium things is in your presumably privileged position and may be there through blood, sweat and tears |
Originally Posted by wcel
(Post 30164435)
Absolutely - champagne lifestyle, prosecco budget :D
I save and plan meticulously with points/awards to maximise premium leisure travel opportunities once every 18/24 months I'm happy you feel you can be generous and always consider others situations, however step outside yourself and don't always make it about you. Not everyone who gets to occasionally enjoy premium things is in your presumably privileged position and may be there through blood, sweat and tears |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 1:10 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.