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
#961
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 631
I received a text confirmation from Flyte Tyme for my flight out of JFK tomorrow night. For what it's worth, the confirmation was by text and Boston Coach used to call to confirm. I called Flyte Tyme and asked what type of car they use for Emirates pickups and was told it will be a Chrysler 300. Not sure if they differentiate between FC and J passengers for the type of car but I am flying FC.
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
#962
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I received a text confirmation from Flyte Tyme for my flight out of JFK tomorrow night. For what it's worth, the confirmation was by text and Boston Coach used to call to confirm. I called Flyte Tyme and asked what type of car they use for Emirates pickups and was told it will be a Chrysler 300. Not sure if they differentiate between FC and J passengers for the type of car but I am flying FC.
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
#963
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 631
For some reason my post seems to have upset you. My humble apologies for having done so.
#964
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Why was I not supposed to call? I just wanted to confirm the pick up address and the confirmation had a phone number to call. I was just curious that's why i asked about the car and yes I do know what a Chrysler 300 is.
For some reason my post seems to have upset you. My humble apologies for having done so.
For some reason my post seems to have upset you. My humble apologies for having done so.
You got an sms confirmation, standard - your complaints seemed to all relate to the fact you called them - an unnecessary step and not really something EK could be held accountable for at that point.
#965
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 631
I meant I don't know what a Chrysler 300 is, so I don't know whether you would be happy with it or not - I assumed you know what it is.
You got an sms confirmation, standard - your complaints seemed to all relate to the fact you called them - an unnecessary step and not really something EK could be held accountable for at that point.
You got an sms confirmation, standard - your complaints seemed to all relate to the fact you called them - an unnecessary step and not really something EK could be held accountable for at that point.
At the end of the day it doesn't matter but it does seem that this switch in companies is somewhat of a reduction in the chauffer service offered by Emirates in NYC. That combined with the temporary closure of the JFK lounge makes the FC flight experience a little less special than what is usually the case in flying Emirates FC.
#966
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,115
No, I wasn't complaining about a text notification, I was just noting the difference between Boston Coach and Flyte Tyme. The bad reviews on-line are somewhat disconcerting. Concerning a Chrysler 300 that's a car that, at least in NYC, which is mainly used by what we call a black car company as opposed to a limousine company. When I was picked up by Boston Coach for Emirates it was always in a Cadillac.
At the end of the day it doesn't matter but it does seem that this switch in companies is somewhat of a reduction in the chauffer service offered by Emirates in NYC. That combined with the temporary closure of the JFK lounge makes the FC flight experience a little less special than what is usually the case in flying Emirates FC.
At the end of the day it doesn't matter but it does seem that this switch in companies is somewhat of a reduction in the chauffer service offered by Emirates in NYC. That combined with the temporary closure of the JFK lounge makes the FC flight experience a little less special than what is usually the case in flying Emirates FC.
I also read the bad reviews about flyte time. It seems they offered a much better deal then for EK then boston coach did. Very curious as to who EK is using for BOS CD though, as I'm 99% sure they used Bostoncoach at BOS as well. It seems EK has ditched bostoncoach completely because when I called them I was told they no longer have an Emirates desk.
#967
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EDKA, STR, ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, A3*G, IHG plat, DB Comfort, SPG gold
Posts: 964
I have new data points regarding the vehicles.
DUS, First: BMW 5 series, both ways (pickup and return)
HKG, First: Toyota Alphard minivan as pickup from airport
HGK, First: No-show of vehicle on pickup to airport (have yet to complain)
DUS, First: BMW 5 series, both ways (pickup and return)
HKG, First: Toyota Alphard minivan as pickup from airport
HGK, First: No-show of vehicle on pickup to airport (have yet to complain)
#969
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 586
Yes, just give them a ring and they'll provide appropriate child seats.
#970
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 631
I received a text confirmation from Flyte Tyme for my flight out of JFK tomorrow night. For what it's worth, the confirmation was by text and Boston Coach used to call to confirm. I called Flyte Tyme and asked what type of car they use for Emirates pickups and was told it will be a Chrysler 300. Not sure if they differentiate between FC and J passengers for the type of car but I am flying FC.
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
When I called I was on hold a long time before anyone picked up and the on-line views for this company are very poor. So it should be interesting...........
#971
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: LINCS England
Programs: GHA Gold Priority Club Gold,Etihad Guest,EK Skywards,BA exec and QR privilege
Posts: 447
Hi
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
#972
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EDKA, STR, ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, A3*G, IHG plat, DB Comfort, SPG gold
Posts: 964
Hi
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
Like I said above, two weeks ago, I didn‘t receive a confirmation from the contractor, and the car didn‘t show up. There might be an issue with pick-ups on the evening before an early morning departure (at least that would be my best guess), so as you are only scheduled to depart after midnight, I would definitely check back on them to make sure they ordered the car for 20:20 on the day before your departure and not for 20:20 on the day of departure itself.
By the way, I sent a complaint last sunday, and so far they haven‘t bothered to reply yet.
#973
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: Ek Blue, BAEC Bronze, SQ Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 56
Hi
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
We're in Singapore,flying out in F 01:20 Sunday. I booked CD for 20:20 Saturday which was confirmed.
I expected a call/text or email today to confirm the arrangements but so far none has come.
Should I be worried or don't SIN CD confirm the day before as they do in London?
Thanks
#974
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: LINCS England
Programs: GHA Gold Priority Club Gold,Etihad Guest,EK Skywards,BA exec and QR privilege
Posts: 447
Thanks guys, didn't get a call so I messaged them and I've now had one phone call,two texts and an email so we're sorted.
For info the company EK use here in SIN are: SIXT Tel; +65 6346 6606 and they have a website as well.
Time to relax before check out then spend the time till pick up in the hotel club lounge...
For info the company EK use here in SIN are: SIXT Tel; +65 6346 6606 and they have a website as well.
Time to relax before check out then spend the time till pick up in the hotel club lounge...
#975
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BD Gold, BAEC Gold, Hilton HHonors
Posts: 861
Some more data points from First trip:
OSL: Bilston Limousines, Mercedes (unsure what model, but it was high end)
DXB / Dubai Connect transfers - Mercedes estate and Mercedes van to/from hotel (Le Meridien)
CHC: Corporate Cars, Holden (unsure model but more of a generic taxi car, good enough though)
OSL: Bilston Limousines, Mercedes (unsure what model, but it was high end)
DXB / Dubai Connect transfers - Mercedes estate and Mercedes van to/from hotel (Le Meridien)
CHC: Corporate Cars, Holden (unsure model but more of a generic taxi car, good enough though)