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
#992
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 587
OK so I purchased a o/w first class ticket from MEL to AKL (note purchased first class - not miles) ($1,130.00 USD)
(No I am not continuing onto DXB)
When I go into "manage my booking" and select airport transfer option, it shows a cost of $95+ (depending on car choice)...
I was under the impression that first class was free (less than 60km) (My hotel is only 13 miles from MEL)
Is it not allowing "free" because my first class tix is only to AKL, or for some other reason? (It say tips, tolls, gas FREE - but still shows a price of $95 for the transfer....)???
(No I am not continuing onto DXB)
When I go into "manage my booking" and select airport transfer option, it shows a cost of $95+ (depending on car choice)...
I was under the impression that first class was free (less than 60km) (My hotel is only 13 miles from MEL)
Is it not allowing "free" because my first class tix is only to AKL, or for some other reason? (It say tips, tolls, gas FREE - but still shows a price of $95 for the transfer....)???
https://www.emirates.com/english/exp...auffeur-drive/
#994
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Melbourne, Aus
Programs: QF Silver; SPG Gold
Posts: 6
Weird that they Manhattan zip codes are not listed. You will not have any problem with CD taking you to midtown. The offered range is actually quite big, all the way up in Westchester County. From the EK website: “Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) transfers The following are a list of the towns that are within the allowable radius of 50 miles to/from Newark Liberty International Airport.”
Midtown is way less than 50 miles from EWR. Have a great trip!
Midtown is way less than 50 miles from EWR. Have a great trip!
I'll update on the car model too. Thanks!
#995
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: EK Gold, OZ Diamond(*G)
Posts: 1
Chauffeur cars at ICN
Chauffeur cars at ICN
EK J (Business Class) : Hyundai Equus, Genesis EQ900, Mercedes E Class (all sedan)
EK F (First Class) : Hyundai Equus Limousine, Genesis EQ900L (all sedan)
Mileage excess is as following;
There are 3 zones A/B/C and within Zone A is free, Zone B need to pay KRW22,000(equivalent USD 20), Zone C need to pay KRW44,000(Equivalent USD 40) (regardless of F/J)
If passenger want van instead of sedan, Emirates chauffeur will provide Kia Carnival.
EK J (Business Class) : Hyundai Equus, Genesis EQ900, Mercedes E Class (all sedan)
EK F (First Class) : Hyundai Equus Limousine, Genesis EQ900L (all sedan)
Mileage excess is as following;
There are 3 zones A/B/C and within Zone A is free, Zone B need to pay KRW22,000(equivalent USD 20), Zone C need to pay KRW44,000(Equivalent USD 40) (regardless of F/J)
If passenger want van instead of sedan, Emirates chauffeur will provide Kia Carnival.
#1000
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 426
Anyone know what cars are used for F in MXP and YYZ? Years ago, they used the Lexus LS in YYZ.
Also, if you have multiple passengers in your group, can you request more than 1 car per group? We will have 4 of us and a fair bit of luggage, so I think we will need two sedans. Technically, up to 4 cars should be offered because those are four paid tickets, but I wonder how it works in practice.
Also, if you have multiple passengers in your group, can you request more than 1 car per group? We will have 4 of us and a fair bit of luggage, so I think we will need two sedans. Technically, up to 4 cars should be offered because those are four paid tickets, but I wonder how it works in practice.
#1001
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 426
I love being driven around in the new S, especially the LWB version with the mood lighting! I use a car service when I go to London and they have these smartly tailored chauffeurs with new S classes and it's fun just chilling in the back with the curtains drawn. For those curious, I think the cost is around 300 GBP a day if I remember correctly.
#1002
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
Anyone know what cars are used for F in MXP and YYZ? Years ago, they used the Lexus LS in YYZ.
Also, if you have multiple passengers in your group, can you request more than 1 car per group? We will have 4 of us and a fair bit of luggage, so I think we will need two sedans. Technically, up to 4 cars should be offered because those are four paid tickets, but I wonder how it works in practice.
Also, if you have multiple passengers in your group, can you request more than 1 car per group? We will have 4 of us and a fair bit of luggage, so I think we will need two sedans. Technically, up to 4 cars should be offered because those are four paid tickets, but I wonder how it works in practice.
#1003
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: In transit
Programs: AF/KL BA GF EK EY LH QR
Posts: 587
I love being driven around in the new S, especially the LWB version with the mood lighting! I use a car service when I go to London and they have these smartly tailored chauffeurs with new S classes and it's fun just chilling in the back with the curtains drawn. For those curious, I think the cost is around 300 GBP a day if I remember correctly.
#1004
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 426
Yes, it's good for everything except airport pick up / drop off. I usually request Suburbans in North America / Middle East and Mercedes Viano in Europe when going to and from airports.We always have a ton of luggage.
#1005
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: New York
Programs: EK Platinum, AA EXP, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,148
So I guess either EK is not sticking to one car service provider for JFK or already got out of their contract with FlyteTime. EK is using Addison Lee Group at JFK now. Never heard of them, but looks like they're a big car service provider in the UK?