Glossary
Chauffeur Drive
Definition: Chauffeur drive is a complimentary ground transfer service offered by select airlines to first and business class passengers, providing a luxury car and driver to take you to or from the airport.
Emirates is the most famous provider of complimentary chauffeur drive service, offering it to first class and business class passengers in select cities. The service includes a luxury vehicle (typically a BMW or Mercedes) with a professional driver who collects you from your home, hotel, or office and drives you to the airport, or picks you up on arrival.
Other airlines offering chauffeur service include Etihad (first class and select business class fares), Qatar Airways (in Doha for premium passengers), and several Asian carriers. The service eliminates the stress and cost of airport transfers and sets a premium tone from the very beginning of your journey.
For business class travellers, chauffeur drive is an exceptional perk that adds significant value to the ticket price. When available through consolidator fares, it represents outstanding value — you receive the same chauffeur service regardless of the discounted price paid for the ticket.