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No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from Jan
Posted:
13 Dec 2017, 22:05
by mitchja
No more included limo with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from Jan 24th:
We need to let you know about some changes we’re making to our Upper Class ground transportation offering.
From 24 January 2018 we’ll be making the following changes:
We will no longer offer complimentary ground transportation, including chauffeur cars, as part of an I class ticket. This includes Heathrow Express, Limo Bike and all other options, including those in our overseas markets.
Customers booked in I class who would like a chauffeur car transfer will instead have the option of booking one at a preferential Virgin Atlantic rate from our partner Addison Lee.
We are also extending the ability to add on a chauffeur car, at the Virgin Atlantic preferential rate, to Z class bookings globally.
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
13 Dec 2017, 22:32
by David
mitchja wrote:No more included limo with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from Jan 24th:
We need to let you know about some changes we’re making to our Upper Class ground transportation offering.
From 24 January 2018 we’ll be making the following changes:
We will no longer offer complimentary ground transportation, including chauffeur cars, as part of an I class ticket. This includes Heathrow Express, Limo Bike and all other options, including those in our overseas markets.
Customers booked in I class who would like a chauffeur car transfer will instead have the option of booking one at a preferential Virgin Atlantic rate from our partner Addison Lee.
We are also extending the ability to add on a chauffeur car, at the Virgin Atlantic preferential rate, to Z class bookings globally.
Boo
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
13 Dec 2017, 22:44
by slinky09
But of course, you can pay more than your usual taxi company on a Z by booking with us.
Typical bean counter lingo.
No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from Jan
Posted:
14 Dec 2017, 02:06
by NV43
Our affiliation to VS wears ever thinner.
We have a substantial tranche of miles to use up but, continue to chip away at the UC offering and we'll fly with other carriers.
NV & Lauren
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
14 Dec 2017, 05:54
by gumshoe
Frankly I’m amazed the CDCs are still offered at all. No other TATL carrier offers them - not even BA in F.
If VS was serious about competing with the ME3 to Asia then yes, there’s a point in having them. But it’s essentially now a TATL carrier and apart from being a ‘nice-to-have’ perk I can’t believe they’re that important commercially.
However they’ll still be available for the pax they’re aimed at - the business travellers on flexible, company-bought tickets.
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
14 Dec 2017, 09:37
by SlimpyJones
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
14 Dec 2017, 10:27
by CommanderB
Disappointing, but understandable given the great I fares that can often be had.
If I stops getting 200 tp's too, that would be a real issue.
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
15 Dec 2017, 22:15
by Helen24b
Hi sorry if this is a silly question, does this apply to bookings made before 24 January or after?
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
15 Dec 2017, 23:51
by mitchja
Not a silly question at all!! My fault sorry as I should have included the extra bit below.
No, it doesn't apply to existing bookings or new bookings made between now and Jan 23rd:
Customers booking an I class ticket on or before Tuesday 23 January 2018 will still have the option of a complimentary chauffeur car. Any I class bookings made on or after Wednesday 24 January will have the option to pay separately for a chauffeur car.
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
16 Dec 2017, 18:44
by Helen24b
Hi James,
Thanks so much for the answer, got a flight booked in I in May.
Regards,
Helen
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
31 Dec 2017, 15:44
by cooks19
Just out of interest how much is a chauffeured car on a z fare typically booked using cash
Re: No more limos included with Upper Class ‘I’ fares from J
Posted:
31 Dec 2017, 20:03
by buns
cooks19 wrote:Just out of interest how much is a chauffeured car on a z fare typically booked using cash
As a rough rule of thumb, I work on the basis of £100 per hour. so if you are within half and hour of an airport expect to pay around £50 plus any tolls or entry fees.
The best way is to go to Tristar and see how it compares to local cab firms. I always use Tristar as they turn up on time, the car is clean and the driver professional
buns