As of the end of January 2015, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will be charging a 3% fuel surcharge. This has risen from the recent 0% surcharge rate to reflect continuing fluctuations in gas prices. Should a further adjustment to the fuel surcharge be made in the future, it will likewise be announced in this space. Thank you for using Global …
Concerning Global Alliance’s Credit Card Pre-Authorization Process
Many of the chauffeured transportation services provided by Global Alliance to its clients, especially those reserved by private individuals and smaller accounts, are billed to credit cards. Our reservations specialists are trained to obtain accurate credit card details from customers upon booking limousine transfers, confirming the full card number, expiry date, cardholder name, and billing address. The accuracy of this …
A Few Instructive Words on Currency Exchange
As our name implies, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services offers our clients the option of reserving limousine services around the world, in dozens of countries and hundreds of major cities. It is important for our clients to understand, however, that bookings outside of Canada can vary in pricing due to exchange rates at the time of billing. A few words …
Explaining Global Alliance’s Fuel Surcharge
Frequent clients of Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will have noticed a periodic fluctuation in the percentage of fuel surcharge on their confirmations and receipts for transfer services with the company in Toronto. Since several clients have enquired about this cost, we thought it best to lay out the rationale behind the fuel surcharge in an open forum such as …
Toronto Island Airport: Options for Drop Offs
The Toronto Island Airport, also referred to as Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto City Centre Airport, or by its airport code YTZ, has become an increasingly popular option for regional travelers moving in and out of Toronto. Its central location on Toronto’s Harbourfront area at the base of Bathurst Street allows for easy access to the downtown core, making the airport …
Company Announcement: Fuel Surcharge Changes to 5%
As of Monday, December 15th, 2014, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will add a 5% fuel surcharge to all orders taking place in the Toronto area utilizing our fleet vehicles. Our previous fuel surcharge was 7%, the downward adjustment has been made to reflect lower fuel prices. Should a further adjustment be made in the future, it will likewise be announced in …
Transfers to and from Private Flights: Speed, Efficiency, Security and Privacy
Arrivals to and departures from commercial terminals of major airports are a major component of Global Alliance’s usual daily chauffeured transportation services. Although not as frequent, pickups and drop offs at private airfields or FBOs (fixed base operators) are also a key part of Global Alliance’s series of services, and involve a specific set of challenges and requirements.
Flight Verification and Tracking – Delays, Cancellations, and Early Arrivals
Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services can take you everywhere you need to go in Toronto or around the world. Airports are among the most common locations for limousine transfers in any city, and airport service generally forms the backbone of the limousine business. For this reason, Global Alliance has a thorough and conscientious set of policies for dealing with flight …
Notes on Changes, Late and Otherwise
In our many years of experience with limousine service, the professionals at Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services are well aware that our clients’ plans can change, often at the last minute. To be prepared for such eventualities, we have a clear and transparent set of policies and practices for changes, late or otherwise.
Additional Stop Charges: Fair and Cost-Effective For Our Clients
One of the main distinctions in Global Alliance’s pricing structure is the crucial one between flat rates for direct point-to-point transfers and hourly service. Point-to-point rates can save our clients money on longer-than-standard trips, especially airport transfers, by avoiding the application of hourly rates from pick-up to drop-off times.