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
Oct 23, 2017, 7:26 am
#946
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Thanks all! Hadn't realised about Rail+Fly - nothing appears in my MMB (despite the website suggesting that it should), so will try call up and see. Having only used CD in the UK up until now, I'm now realising how relatively generous those distances are - 70 miles compared to 40km!
But XXTSGR's 'it feels wrong' logic is also appealing (even though in my case it would also be getting off at a station that is on the line to DUS), especially as this is me emptying out my miles and dropping down to Blue soon. Will also keep DYKWIA's suggestion in mind, especially as it's a station that I'm not familiar with (but not a sprawling one with multiple exits and access points).
But XXTSGR's 'it feels wrong' logic is also appealing (even though in my case it would also be getting off at a station that is on the line to DUS), especially as this is me emptying out my miles and dropping down to Blue soon. Will also keep DYKWIA's suggestion in mind, especially as it's a station that I'm not familiar with (but not a sprawling one with multiple exits and access points).
Nov 3, 2017, 6:24 pm
#947
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,145
EK No longer using Boston Coach for JFK?
So found out that as of Nov 1st EK is no longer using Boston Coach as the provider for JFK CD. Not sure about BOS, but judging by the fact that they said they no longer have an Emirates desk, it seems to confirm that EK did not renew their contract with the Boston coach. Interesting move, maybe BostonCoach was charting them a lot? They’ve been using them since at least 2008. wonder who the new company is. BostonCoach always provided pretty good service.
Nov 3, 2017, 6:25 pm
#948
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
So found out that as of Nov 1st EK is no longer using Boston Coach as the provider for JFK CD. Not sure about BOS, but judging by the fact that they said they no longer have an Emirates desk, it seems to confirm that EK did not renew their contract with the Boston coach. Interesting move, maybe BostonCoach was charting them a lot? They’ve been using them since at least 2008. wonder who the new company is. BostonCoach always provided pretty good service.
Probably just more short-sighted cost cutting.
Nov 12, 2017, 6:30 am
#952
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
They were pretty much using most of the E-Class' for J pax anyway. In fact I've gotten the FC E-class more often than I've gotten the 5 Series.
Nov 12, 2017, 7:09 am
#953
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Nov 12, 2017, 10:13 am
#954
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Yeah I got one too in August. Had requested for 2 CD cars, they sent one 5 series estate and the Volvo as well.
Contrary to earlier posts where the plan was for the Volvos to be retired, the driver said they're keeping a few of them in the fleet. Retiring the ones with the most issues and mileage, much like EK is doing with its 77W fleet :P
Contrary to earlier posts where the plan was for the Volvos to be retired, the driver said they're keeping a few of them in the fleet. Retiring the ones with the most issues and mileage, much like EK is doing with its 77W fleet :P
Nov 12, 2017, 10:16 am
#955
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Yeah I got one too in August. Had requested for 2 CD cars, they sent one 5 series estate and the Volvo as well.
Contrary to earlier posts where the plan was for the Volvos to be retired, the driver said they're keeping a few of them in the fleet. Retiring the ones with the most issues and mileage, much like EK is doing with its 77W fleet :P
Contrary to earlier posts where the plan was for the Volvos to be retired, the driver said they're keeping a few of them in the fleet. Retiring the ones with the most issues and mileage, much like EK is doing with its 77W fleet :P
Nov 13, 2017, 2:07 pm
#956
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: North East UK
Programs: Qatar Silver, Emirates Skyward Silver, SPG Gold , IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 79
sorry if this has already been mentioned but i read today through HeadForPoints that Emirates will be introducing new S Class vehicles for F passengers in the UAE.
"The chauffeur fleet for First Class passengers in the UAE will be switched to Mercedes S-Class cars."
Sounds lovely if they do. Great car to be chauffeured in.
"The chauffeur fleet for First Class passengers in the UAE will be switched to Mercedes S-Class cars."
Sounds lovely if they do. Great car to be chauffeured in.
Nov 13, 2017, 2:10 pm
#957
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Programs: Emirates Skywards, KLM Flying blue, Qatar Airways Privilege club, GHA Discovery
Posts: 67
In AMS they have the newest Mercedes E-class for J and Mercedes S-class for F passengers, 1 S-class has the Maybach interior 😎
In BKK most of the time I get a 10 year old E-class and sometimes a most recent E-class, regardless of travel in J or F.
In BKK most of the time I get a 10 year old E-class and sometimes a most recent E-class, regardless of travel in J or F.
Last edited by Daandeluxe; Nov 13, 2017 at 2:26 pm
Nov 13, 2017, 2:22 pm
#958
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
sorry if this has already been mentioned but i read today through HeadForPoints that Emirates will be introducing new S Class vehicles for F passengers in the UAE.
"The chauffeur fleet for First Class passengers in the UAE will be switched to Mercedes S-Class cars."
Sounds lovely if they do. Great car to be chauffeured in.
"The chauffeur fleet for First Class passengers in the UAE will be switched to Mercedes S-Class cars."
Sounds lovely if they do. Great car to be chauffeured in.
