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
May 19, 2019, 6:19 am
#1396
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 30
Emirates Chauffeur Drive
Hi, this is a very cheeky question but was wondering if anyone thinks it might be possible? If we flew into Don Muang airport in Bangkok would we be able to use this service to Suvarnabhumi airport in order to catch our Emirates flight back to Manchester. Please be gentle with your answers, thank you
May 19, 2019, 7:55 am
#1397
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Spire, AMR
Posts: 5,898
Assuming you are in paid business or first, (or your award ticket was booked before 3/1/2019) EK should pick you up anywhere in Bangkok within a 60KM radius from BKK. Normally, that is from a hotel or house, but there is no reason why they wouldn't pick you up at DMK. This assumes your arrival in DMK lines up correctly timewise with your BKK departure.
Have you tried booking it online?
ETA: Reading the main CD thread there was a reference that they do not pick up at other airports, referenced in the T&C. I suggest you read the rules
Have you tried booking it online?
ETA: Reading the main CD thread there was a reference that they do not pick up at other airports, referenced in the T&C. I suggest you read the rules
Last edited by Deltahater; May 19, 2019 at 8:53 am Reason: added more info
May 19, 2019, 11:02 am
#1399
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DUB / DXB
Programs: EK Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 2,471
Have done this a few times when ive flown into Gatwick and had the car pick me up at hilton gatwick and then transfer to heathrow
May 19, 2019, 11:21 am
#1400
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,272
Where did you come from? And how was ‘excess mileage’ calculated? I did LHR to Canterbury a few weeks ago. That was over 90 driven miles, but inside the 70 mile radius (the red circle on the webpage). I had called in earlier to ask about radius vs driven miles and was assured it was radius. Again asked in the ‘waiting lounge’ at LHR if I was within the free allowance and they confirmed that no extra charge was applicable. Longest CD drive I’ve ever had with a very good driver. Carey delivered well in that instance (and the driver got a well earned good tip).
My next CD will be Canterbury to LGW, which is ‘only’ about 67 driven miles, so inside the allowance from both points of view.
May 19, 2019, 6:43 pm
#1402
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
As an update on the above; I now see on the website that (at least for LRH and LGW, have not yet checked any others) it is mentioned that the ‘red circle’ is only an approximation and that driven miles will be used to calculate co-payment. This is a change from the old policy for at least those outstations.
May 21, 2019, 5:51 pm
#1403
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: FLL
Programs: AMEX Platinum, IHG Diamond and Ambassador
Posts: 28
Emirates Chauffeur for 2?
My partner and I are travelling business FLL-SIN. I used AMEX miles transferred to EK to buy my (free) ticket. He paid cash and is of course eligible for the Chauffeur transfer from the airport in SIN, but what about me? My question is now that EK doesn't offer the Chauffeur service to those who use/or upgrade with miles can I just go in his car no problem? What's their policy on this? We don't want to plan on this and have the driver say no only one!
May 21, 2019, 9:16 pm
#1404
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
I seem to recall one report of an extra passenger not being allowed due to insurance reasons, but there are many, many more times when extra passengers have been taken, even if not travelling on EK.
The chauffeur company will normally call the day before to confirm your pick up time so you can check then, or you may find their number in the Chauffeur Drive thread.
The chauffeur company will normally call the day before to confirm your pick up time so you can check then, or you may find their number in the Chauffeur Drive thread.
May 21, 2019, 9:23 pm
#1405
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
My partner and I are travelling business FLL-SIN. I used AMEX miles transferred to EK to buy my (free) ticket. He paid cash and is of course eligible for the Chauffeur transfer from the airport in SIN, but what about me? My question is now that EK doesn't offer the Chauffeur service to those who use/or upgrade with miles can I just go in his car no problem? What's their policy on this? We don't want to plan on this and have the driver say no only one!
May 23, 2019, 10:43 am
#1407
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Aberdeenshire
Programs: BA Exec Silver, Aeroplan, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 1,127
Chauffeur drive in UAE is stopover is under 24 hours
Does anyone know whether if a stopover in the UAE of fewer than 24 hours results in no Chauffeur drive. I am thinking of booking a flight that entails arriving in DXB at 1500 and leaving at 0900 the next day.
I had a flight many years ago where I arrived at 1830 and left at 1500 the next day and I think chauffeur drive was not available, but I may be wrong.
I had a flight many years ago where I arrived at 1830 and left at 1500 the next day and I think chauffeur drive was not available, but I may be wrong.
May 23, 2019, 10:58 am
#1409
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
May 23, 2019, 2:03 pm
#1410
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Aberdeenshire
Programs: BA Exec Silver, Aeroplan, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 1,127
Emirates replied to my query on Twitter, noting that it depends if the fare conditions formally allow a stopover. She said to check the fare conditions after you have selected all flights on the itinerary but before booking.