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liem22 Sep 7, 2018 9:28 am

Tip in NYC
 
Will be flying into JFK for the first time later this month. Similar question as a few previous posters: to tip or not to tip the CD driver? :confused:

XXTSGR Sep 7, 2018 10:44 am


Originally Posted by liem22 (Post 30178582)
Will be flying into JFK for the first time later this month. Similar question as a few previous posters: to tip or not to tip the CD driver? :confused:

In the US, the tip is included - see the CD T&Cs.

UAworldwide Sep 8, 2018 3:12 am

I'll be arriving at ICN and I booked the chauffeur to take me into town. Anyone have experience with adding another passenger to the car at ICN? My girlfriend (not taking EK) would like to meet me at the airport and we go together in the car to the hotel. It seems possible at other locations, anyone have experience at ICN with this (adding another person)?

modularmayhem Sep 8, 2018 4:42 pm


Originally Posted by UAworldwide (Post 30181437)
I'll be arriving at ICN and I booked the chauffeur to take me into town. Anyone have experience with adding another passenger to the car at ICN? My girlfriend (not taking EK) would like to meet me at the airport and we go together in the car to the hotel. It seems possible at other locations, anyone have experience at ICN with this (adding another person)?

no problem, ive done this at ICN and the driver never batted an eyelid

UAworldwide Sep 9, 2018 11:56 am


Originally Posted by modularmayhem (Post 30183233)
no problem, ive done this at ICN and the driver never batted an eyelid

Thanks! Much appreciated feedback!

gillyd22 Sep 20, 2018 7:20 am

BCN CD direct contact number?
 
Hi. Does anyone have the direct contact details for the CD service out of BCN? I looked at the wiki but that only has the EK ticketing office. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

thijsseh Sep 20, 2018 3:36 pm


Originally Posted by gillyd22 (Post 30225100)
Hi. Does anyone have the direct contact details for the CD service out of BCN? I looked at the wiki but that only has the EK ticketing office. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Wont the ticket office not be able to give you the direct CD provider contact number? They did that for me in AMS a few months ago.

MOZBOB Sep 22, 2018 7:31 am

We booked two Business class tickets to BKK, travelling together. For the chauffeur drive in BKK we would be further out and I知 thinking whether to book the Emirates chauffeur drive or something different, considering the additional cost. Does Emirates give a discount on the additional mileage cost, if you travel with one instead of two cars throughout your journey.....I only have excess mileage on one single trip out of the four. If so, how to best request that?

skywardhunter Sep 22, 2018 7:42 am


Originally Posted by MOZBOB (Post 30232696)
We booked two Business class tickets to BKK, travelling together. For the chauffeur drive in BKK we would be further out and I知 thinking whether to book the Emirates chauffeur drive or something different, considering the additional cost. Does Emirates give a discount on the additional mileage cost, if you travel with one instead of two cars throughout your journey.....I only have excess mileage on one single trip out of the four. If so, how to best request that?

Well if one car travels you only pay the excess on one vehicle, while if two travel you'd pay it for two. Why would they give you additional discount?

XXTSGR Sep 22, 2018 8:53 am


Originally Posted by MOZBOB (Post 30232696)
We booked two Business class tickets to BKK, travelling together. For the chauffeur drive in BKK we would be further out and I知 thinking whether to book the Emirates chauffeur drive or something different, considering the additional cost. Does Emirates give a discount on the additional mileage cost, if you travel with one instead of two cars throughout your journey.....I only have excess mileage on one single trip out of the four. If so, how to best request that?

I don't know about BKK but they do wave additional mileage payment in other locations if you travel together. Just call EK and ask, they tend to refer this to their local office and provider.

XXTSGR Sep 22, 2018 8:55 am


Originally Posted by skywardhunter (Post 30232720)
Well if one car travels you only pay the excess on one vehicle, while if two travel you'd pay it for two. Why would they give you additional discount?

Because for EK it might be cheaper to cover your excess mileage on one car than pay for two cars' basic mileage!

stargold Sep 23, 2018 5:25 pm

I got an E-class (previous generation) for an F pick-up at DXB, which I was half expecting, but also ended up getting an E-class upon arrival at STN, which was listed as S-class for F in this thread.

Not the end of the world but it would be nice to get an S-class at some point!

gillyd22 Sep 26, 2018 10:46 am

Update on BCN CD
 

Originally Posted by gillyd22 (Post 30225100)
Hi. Does anyone have the direct contact details for the CD service out of BCN? I looked at the wiki but that only has the EK ticketing office. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Apparently, BCN CD does not call you. Once it was 10 mins past pick up time, I called EK. They would not give me the CD number but said they should be there and they would call them to find out what was happening!!! All was well in the end but without the call and no CD at the agreed time, I was somewhat nervous! Oh and it was a Merc E class, whatever that is! Cars mean nothing to me so long as my luggage fits in and I知 comfortable!

DYKWIA Sep 26, 2018 2:50 pm


Originally Posted by gillyd22 (Post 30248221)

Apparently, BCN CD does not call you. Once it was 10 mins past pick up time, I called EK. They would not give me the CD number but said they should be there and they would call them to find out what was happening!!! All was well in the end but without the call and no CD at the agreed time, I was somewhat nervous! Oh and it was a Merc E class, whatever that is! Cars mean nothing to me so long as my luggage fits in and I知 comfortable!

Same here :)

flybie Sep 26, 2018 9:11 pm

Emirates Chauffeur-drive only shows up for second segment?
 
Hi I am flying First Class with Emirates from Sydney to Dubai (stop a few days) then from Dubai to DC. When I do Manage Booking on emirates site, there's a popup that says Chauffeur-drive service for free. I clicked on it, but it only gives me options to be picked up from Dubai airport and DC airport on the second leg. Nothing for Sydney or Dubai when I arrive. Is this expected?


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