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 …

Company Announcement: Fuel Surcharge Changes to 0%

As of Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will not be charging a fuel surcharge on any orders taking place in the Toronto area utilizing our fleet vehicles. Our previous fuel surcharge was 5%, the downward adjustment has been made to reflect lower fuel prices, as per the rate table below. Average Canadian Retail Fuel Price Per Litre :: Fuel Surcharge $0.90 – $1.05  …

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 …

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.

Pick up and Drop off History and Locations Database

When our clients reserve their chauffeured transportation services with Global Alliance, time is of the essence. Our reservations specialists are keenly aware of balancing the requirements of care, accuracy, and attention to detail when crafting your customized limousine service with the need to complete and confirm the order in a timely fashion.

Split Evening Transfers: Minimizing Waiting Time Costs to Serve Clients Better

One type of chauffeured transportation service commonly required by Global Alliance’s clients involves evening transfers to and from restaurants, theatres, sporting events, or other social engagements. In our extensive experience with limousine service, we have found that passengers often require additional time beyond their pre-set pickup time to prepare for their evening out. Passengers also frequently stay at their destination …