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
Jun 29, 2019, 7:30 am
#1456
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Aberdeenshire
Programs: BA Exec Silver, Aeroplan, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 1,127
Arrived yesterday and got it aswell.. Very comfortable.
Annoyingly had another driver who started to moan about his income. I asked if he liked the new car and then his answer was: Yeah but wish my income would also improve. I only get 550 dollar every month and after rent and everything else i not get left with anything to live on blablabla.. Im sympathetic towards them but it's just so uncomfortable. Literally 25% of my trips on Dubai chauffeur drives i get this. Makes me think it's just a thing to get a extra 'sympathy' tip from the riders after you come back or go on your holiday in First class...
Never ever get those stories on chauffeur cars on arrival at destinations outside Dubai (Usually also much much nicer drivers who provide you with snacks and drinks and such).
Annoyingly had another driver who started to moan about his income. I asked if he liked the new car and then his answer was: Yeah but wish my income would also improve. I only get 550 dollar every month and after rent and everything else i not get left with anything to live on blablabla.. Im sympathetic towards them but it's just so uncomfortable. Literally 25% of my trips on Dubai chauffeur drives i get this. Makes me think it's just a thing to get a extra 'sympathy' tip from the riders after you come back or go on your holiday in First class...
Never ever get those stories on chauffeur cars on arrival at destinations outside Dubai (Usually also much much nicer drivers who provide you with snacks and drinks and such).
Jul 3, 2019, 1:45 pm
#1457
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AU
Programs: EK platinum, ET, SAS
Posts: 542
Hughes have been doing CD with Emirates out of Melbourne for many years now, and they are a class act. I'm happy to hear that those using CD in Sydney can now enjoy their service!
Jul 3, 2019, 7:13 pm
#1458
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
My wife and I have reservations for an upcoming trip MLE-DXB-LAX. We have two separate confirmations numbers so entitled to 2 vehicles. We don’t need the DXB transfers, but do need about 50 miles over the 50 miles allowed for the LAX transfer to home, and only need 1 vehicle. Any chance EK will give us the extra miles in LAX for free if we tell them we only need one vehicle for that leg and will pass on the others in DXB?
From this thread I see most transfers are in cars. Are you able to request and SUV? We have four large bags that will never fit in the trunk.
Thanks
TD
From this thread I see most transfers are in cars. Are you able to request and SUV? We have four large bags that will never fit in the trunk.
Thanks
TD
Jul 3, 2019, 7:34 pm
#1459
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ*GE / EK*GOLD
Posts: 2,512
My TA have said they are no longer using Corporate Cabs in AKL and instead a proper hired car - anyone had any experience?
Can confirm it is now Blacklane
Can confirm it is now Blacklane
Last edited by Rebound; Jul 16, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Jul 16, 2019, 3:56 am
#1461
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Skywards Plat, QR privilege club Gold, Topbonus Gold
Posts: 106
On the sad side, No chauffeur in OPO (Porto) yet for the recently launched B777 2 class route (2nd July).. Hope they add it soon as I dont think its cost / supplier selection issue as the LIS local supplier does a good job - for a fixed well negotiated cost of $30 journey..
Jul 16, 2019, 4:56 am
#1462
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Jul 16, 2019, 9:13 am
#1464
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Jul 29, 2019, 8:34 am
#1467
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Generally yes. Perhaps you and your spouse should each order a car, so that there is sufficient space, alternatively request a larger vehicle.
Jul 30, 2019, 1:41 am
#1469
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
Jul 30, 2019, 7:31 am
#1470
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: AF Plat, DL Gold
Posts: 366