Qantas Chauffeur service - General Questions/Advice

[Origin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

The chauffeur drive icon seems to have disappeared from my J booking to the London for mid June. It was definitely there when I looked after getting the Qantas email a couple of days ago but can 't see it now. Not sure why?

 

[Berlin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Yea, and 2.5 hours prior is the closest you can select, even if you're connecting domestically first.

Just as a quick update: The limousine company just called me to ask whether I would like to be picked up later. Not sure if that's the case in other cities as well but at least here in Sydney they seem to be cluey enough to realise that you don't necessarily want to drive out to the domestic terminal 2:30 hours early.

I for now, had to toss between the chance of more time in the MEL lounge and an extra hour of sleep. Given that my total trip will be very very long, I actually told them to pick me up an hour later which is precisely what I wanted originally

 

[Kangol]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Just as a quick update: The limousine company just called me to ask whether I would like to be picked up later. Not sure if that's the case in other cities as well but at least here in Sydney they seem to be cluey enough to realise that you don't necessarily want to drive out to the domestic terminal 2:30 hours early.

I for now, had to toss between the chance of more time in the MEL lounge and an extra hour of sleep. Given that my total trip will be very very long, I actually told them to pick me up an hour later which is precisely what I wanted originally

Do you know what type of car you will be picked up in? I'm guessing a Statesman/Caprice or similar..

 

[Origin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Booking icon has now returned

Are you able to take a guest with you if they are not flying J? Couldn't find it in terms and conditions. Also is the limit two passengers per car?

 

[Berlin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Do you know what type of car you will be picked up in? I'm guessing a Statesman/Caprice or similar..

I have no idea, should have asked... I will write a detailed trip report either from Europe or once I'm back in two weeks time. Will make sure to mention all those details!

 

[Ben174]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

So, what is the go with Tipping on this? I know the drivers arent giving the service to Qantas for Free etc, but it seems with Chauffer Cars tips tend to me the norm, whats everyones thoughts on this and what would be a reasonable tip if its deemed appropriate?

 

[DeKa]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

So, what is the go with Tipping on this? I know the drivers arent giving the service to Qantas for Free etc, but it seems with Chauffer Cars tips tend to me the norm, whats everyones thoughts on this and what would be a reasonable tip if its deemed appropriate?

In which country? I've never tipped a chauffeured car driver in Australia... The higher rate should include everything.

 

[Ben174]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

maybe say Per Country?

Australia, London, USA are the main for this service i assume?

Australia ive seen colleagues tipped $20 to $50 for airport transfers for say 45min trips. But never known myself, curious if anyone knows a chauffer here or has ever enquired, is it normal, rare, etc?

 

[Deleted member]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Booking icon has now returned

Are you able to take a guest with you if they are not flying J? Couldn't find it in terms and conditions. Also is the limit two passengers per car?

Interestingly you can have one car per pax. So a couple travelling can have two cars.
On that basis I wood be interested to know about the guest option too

 

[pyffii]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Have a booking in J from New York to Melbourne for July and nothing has showed up yet on manage my bookings...Guess its a bit early as I think doesnt kick in until July 1st

 

[Origin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Interestingly you can have one car per pax. So a couple travelling can have two cars.
On that basis I wood be interested to know about the guest option too

Yes we have two in J and two in Y in our travelling party. Maybe it will not be a Qantas issue but the Chauffeur company that determines this.

 

[Deleted member]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Yes we have two in J and two in Y in our travelling party. Maybe it will not be a Qantas issue but the Chauffeur company that determines this.

How do you plan to test it

 

[Major]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

maybe say Per Country?

Australia, London, USA are the main for this service i assume?

Australia ive seen colleagues tipped $20 to $50 for airport transfers for say 45min trips. But never known myself, curious if anyone knows a chauffer here or has ever enquired, is it normal, rare, etc?

I have used both EK and EY chauffeur services and have not tipped here or in other countries. None of the drivers looked like they expected a tip and all of them provided excellent service and were very helpful.

 

[Berlin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

I have used both EK and EY chauffeur services and have not tipped here or in other countries.

So not even in the UAE it is expected? I would personally only tip in the US but am not quite sure about how it works in the Middle East. Certainly won't be tipping here in Australia.

 

[Major]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

So not even in the UAE it is expected? I would personally only tip in the US but am not quite sure about how it works in the Middle East. Certainly won't be tipping here in Australia.

No, not expected in the UAE, even after a transfer from AUH to the Dubai Hilton and not from DXB to local hotels

 

[DC3]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

If you wish to tip a limo driver, or anyone else, you should go ahead.

There are some who won't tip anyone/anywhere. Do what you are comfortable with based on service or for any other reason.

 

[Berlin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

No, not expected in the UAE, even after a transfer from AUH to the Dubai Hilton and not from DXB to local hotels

Thanks for the clarification, that is very good to know! I have quite a long transfer coming up from DXB to my hotel in Abu Dhabi- let's say I feel like tipping, does anyone know whether they will be happy/able to deal with a tip in Euro? Wouldn't have Dirham at that point...

 

[Major]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

Thanks for the clarification, that is very good to know! I have quite a long transfer coming up from DXB to my hotel in Abu Dhabi- let's say I feel like tipping, does anyone know whether they will be happy/able to deal with a tip in Euro? Wouldn't have Dirham at that point...

I don't know for sure but imagine they would have no problem accepting Euro

 

[Origin]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

How do you plan to test it

Travel is in mid June so was hoping to see if anyone else reports back here Will probably ring Qantas before we go.
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[under the radar]

Re: QF Chauffeur Drive booking up & running

So not even in the UAE it is expected? I would personally only tip in the US but am not quite sure about how it works in the Middle East. Certainly won't be tipping here in Australia.

why would you ONLY TIP IN THE U.S. ...you're just supplementing a population/country that lives to excess/places no value on money/survives on credit (have you seen the nations debt?)..the U.S. is the 'spoilt child' of the world that expects handouts to maintain its excesses!!! ....tipping/gratuities SHOULD BE DISCRETIONARY..NOT AN EXPECTED SUPPLEMENT!! OFF SOAPBOX NOW!!!