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 7, 2017, 2:36 pm
#796
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 129
Quick question about the Chauffeur service in the UK. I'm flying in to Manchester, which states that the service is available within 70 miles of the airport. I've done some reading around to see whether this is as the crow flies or road distance and not found a definitive answer. Does anyone know which is correct? (I live < 70 miles from the airport as the crow flies, but > 90 miles from the airport by the fastest route)...
May 7, 2017, 3:01 pm
#798
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,138
Question about the SYD chauffeur drive service. We (2 adults) are arriving on EK metal in F (QF codeshare) from CHC, then departing next day on same itinerary on QF metal in F. The T&Cs suggest we would be entitled to two cars, and that each car can take 2 adults and up to 2 suitcases plus one carryon bag. We would obviously prefer to travel together but we will have 2 suitcases plus 2 carry on bags - do we really need to book a second car for the second carry on bag? On previous trips we've never had an issue fitting luggage into a standard airport taxi or equivalent.
Thanks for any help
Thanks for any help
May 7, 2017, 6:39 pm
#799
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
May 7, 2017, 11:33 pm
#800
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,138
Yes, should qualify: Only at Origin and Destination, I've had trouble with getting CD on stopovers when the first leg is trans-Tasman.
Also re:question, I've pushed it with luggage before and the driver has been ok about it.
Also re:question, I've pushed it with luggage before and the driver has been ok about it.
May 8, 2017, 12:01 am
#801
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: EK Gold, TK Elite, Marriott Rewards, Global Entry, MileagePlus
Posts: 264
The radius vs. driven miles issues is a really bad one. In some cases you can stick to what it says "driven miles" or "radius". However at IAD despite saying "radius" I've had a mixed bag. They once had no issue dropping me off based on radius, and the second time they canceled my CD, without alerting me, for being over distance.
I recommend calling the day before to confirm the booking. Ask if they can connect you directly with the car service. Otherwise you'll have no idea what to expect.
I recommend calling the day before to confirm the booking. Ask if they can connect you directly with the car service. Otherwise you'll have no idea what to expect.
Jun 19, 2017, 10:17 pm
#803
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HAM-MXP-DXB
Programs: EK Gold, IHG Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 595
Chauffeur, hours before departure
Hi,
I am managing the chauffeur service on the Emirates website and it says: "3 hours before departure " (as default). Does it mean that I will be picked up 3 hours before at home or that I will reach the airport three hours before the departure?
Thanks
Marco
I am managing the chauffeur service on the Emirates website and it says: "3 hours before departure " (as default). Does it mean that I will be picked up 3 hours before at home or that I will reach the airport three hours before the departure?
Thanks
Marco
Jun 19, 2017, 11:31 pm
#805
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
3 hours before departure - depending on where you are (not DXB) they will call you to confirm.
Jun 20, 2017, 3:55 am
#807
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Jun 20, 2017, 5:47 am
#808
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,145
Some of the above replies are really confusing, so let's just put it out there clearly.
If it says 3 hours before on the manage chauffeur drive, that is the time you will be picked up from your home/hotel,etc (3 hours before scheduled departure).
If you want to be picked up earlier you can change it.
If it says 3 hours before on the manage chauffeur drive, that is the time you will be picked up from your home/hotel,etc (3 hours before scheduled departure).
If you want to be picked up earlier you can change it.
Jun 20, 2017, 10:40 am
#809
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 149
Some of the above replies are really confusing, so let's just put it out there clearly.
If it says 3 hours before on the manage chauffeur drive, that is the time you will be picked up from your home/hotel,etc (3 hours before scheduled departure).
If you want to be picked up earlier you can change it.
If it says 3 hours before on the manage chauffeur drive, that is the time you will be picked up from your home/hotel,etc (3 hours before scheduled departure).
If you want to be picked up earlier you can change it.
It denotes the time you are picked up - 3 hours before = picked up 3 hours before. Do the math on however long it takes to get to the airport and that's how much earlier you'll get there.
Jun 20, 2017, 10:56 am
#810
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
It's not rocket science - pick up time is the time you leave your house / hotel.