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
Jan 8, 2019, 4:47 am
#1261
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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.
Jan 13, 2019, 9:21 am
#1262
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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.
Jan 19, 2019, 6:59 pm
#1263
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Location: AU
Programs: EK platinum, ET, SAS
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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?
Jan 20, 2019, 12:26 am
#1264
Join Date: Oct 2015
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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?
Jan 20, 2019, 2:41 am
#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
Jan 20, 2019, 5:21 pm
#1267
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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.
Jan 20, 2019, 6:25 pm
#1268
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: UK/AU
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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.
Jan 20, 2019, 11:00 pm
#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.
Jan 21, 2019, 3:36 am
#1270
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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.
Jan 21, 2019, 2:24 pm
#1271
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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.
Jan 21, 2019, 2:33 pm
#1272
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Jan 21, 2019, 10:35 pm
#1273
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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.
Jan 21, 2019, 11:09 pm
#1274
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