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
#1261
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Oxon, UK
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Just saw this on one of the blogs and happy I did because I have a Business Class award reservation in June from ATH-EWR that I had not booked the chauffeur service for. Just booked and reservation is confirmed. I would think if we booked previous to the 3/1 date and have a confirmation number that we are good to go.
#1262
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA USA
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Looks like I’m getting in close to the end with my F award. Even with their bargaining power, the black sedans must be petty pricey for EK here in the SF Bay Area. Retail for my Berkeley to SFO trip is about $150 each way on Uber Black. I can see why they’re getting tired of shuttling us mileage cheapskates.
#1263
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: AU
Programs: EK platinum, ET, SAS
Posts: 542
I have a friend flying SIN-DXB on 6 March. She has already booked her trip and upgraded with miles 3 weeks ago Y to J. So it is an existing booking made well in advance of 1 March.
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
#1264
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I have a friend flying SIN-DXB on 6 March. She has already booked her trip and upgraded with miles 3 weeks ago Y to J. So it is an existing booking made well in advance of 1 March.
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
#1266
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 15
I have a friend flying SIN-DXB on 6 March. She has already booked her trip and upgraded with miles 3 weeks ago Y to J. So it is an existing booking made well in advance of 1 March.
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
The wording of the changes references NEW bookings made after 1 March will be ineligible. So I can only assume that her booking made well before 1 March will be honoured even though the booking is for 5 days after 1 March.
She is nervous about a no-show and needs reassurance she will be picked up. I'm fairly confident her CD will be there for her, but I'd appreciate the opinion of others in this forum. Am I correct?
David
#1267
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
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Posts: 2,818
Whatever the case, they wouldn't confirm the booking and not turn up on the day. If the CD is confirmed (even if not eligible), the car will be there.
#1268
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,149
This hasn't been discussed much yet. I will say that the GLA CD standards are much higher than the EDI ones. I've had two untidy cars from EDI so far. I've had a good mix in GLA, always sparkling clean and occasionally 7 Series/ S class in J. EDI I got a 2014 E Class estate twice.
Also does anyone else ask them not to send a MB Viano for J pickup (ex UK sometimes) when you're on your own? I find it hard to talk to the driver in those cars.
Also does anyone else ask them not to send a MB Viano for J pickup (ex UK sometimes) when you're on your own? I find it hard to talk to the driver in those cars.
#1269
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Yes, the email or text confirmation messages from the chauffeur service should come in a day or two before departure. If that happens, it’s on and no need to worry. I would be concerned, though, if there is no confirmation inside of 24 hours. Then I’d make some calls.
#1270
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
This hasn't been discussed much yet. I will say that the GLA CD standards are much higher than the EDI ones. I've had two untidy cars from EDI so far. I've had a good mix in GLA, always sparkling clean and occasionally 7 Series/ S class in J. EDI I got a 2014 E Class estate twice.
#1271
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Not necessarily, whilst I have had a confirmation call in SYD that was more as they wanted to alter my pick-up time (it was too early a pickup for EK415), I seldom get a call anywhere but I do get a text in DXB.
#1272
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
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#1273
Ambassador: Emirates
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
Programs: QF P1 + LTS, EK Gold, BAEC Gold, QR Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,149
According to my drivers ‘We’re a new outfit. We supply our own cars’. That’s all the info I have but it’s clear that it’s not a big company and from what I’ve heard at GLA it was a bit of a sore point that the same company didn’t get the contract.
#1274
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
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