Aristocat Transportation

08/03/2024

I think that this was my favorite NLA/CD show! It was great to catch up with our friends and partners from around the world and meet some new ones too! Cheers to 2024!

20/02/2024

Fun February family photo shoot at new headquarters with new vehicles for 2024🤩

13/01/2022

The first delivery of our 2022 fleet has arrived!

07/07/2020

Aristocat Transportation has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to put the safety of our passengers first. Our co-owner Harvin "Happy" Kumar and all of our drivers are still on the road providing our customers the level of service they expect.

We are still open 24 hours a day and have modified our services accordingly:

- We are abiding by all CDC guidelines
- All drivers wear masks and gloves.
- All vehicles are sanitized after each passenger
- Hand sanitizer is provided in each vehicle for passengers.
- We continue to follow the changing restrictions and protocols.

We look forward to seeing you with your mask on!

Travel safe,
Team Aristocat

11/03/2020

U.S. airlines are stepping up their efforts and changing check in processes to be proactive with the coronavirus. Notable changes you can expect are a lot more cleaning, no more fingerprint scans and hand sanitizer everywhere.



https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/travel/airports-coronavirus.html

If you are getting on an airplane, here’s what may have changed, both on the ground and in the air.

12/02/2020

We're now on Tripadvisor, but we need your help to make it official! If you've used our service, we would love for you to share your experience by taking a few minutes to write a review. If you do so, we'll thank you with 10% off your next trip. 😁

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42139-d20065760-Reviews-Aristocat_Transportation-Detroit_Michigan.html

31/01/2020

Would your company every consider a Remote Year for your employees? There are definitely pros and cons, as stated in this article.

https://skift.com/2019/10/24/remote-year-founder-talks-about-taking-corp-travel-to-a-whole-new-level/

As the idea of mixing business and leisure, so-called bleisure, gets more popular, more employers are beginning to see the benefits. In fact, bleisure has As the idea of bleisure gets more popular, more employers are beginning to see the benefits.

23/01/2020

Hilton just announced a new hotel brand called Tempo. It is built for millennials and aims to limit the disruption to one’s life created by travel. It’s definitely a unique idea and a sign of what’s to come for hotel accommodations. The main goal: make it feel more like home.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/tempo-by-hilton-millennial-hotel-brand

Hilton unveiled today a new hotel brand, Tempo by Hilton, the latest mid-priced brand from the company.

14/01/2020

We're excited to see our new owners, Happy and Indu Kumar, featured on Chauffeur Driven!

The odds are in your favor in Vegas on February 23-26 when we bring the inaugural CD/NLA Show to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino ... READ MORE

02/01/2020

We can’t wait to see the magic 2020 will bring! Happy New Year to all our clients, affiliates and friends. We can’t wait to hit the ground running with our new owners and fantastic team. Cheers!

24/12/2019

Happy holidays from our owners Indu and Harvin Kumar and Global Relationship Manager Julia Zabel! We hope you all enjoy your time with your families. Safe travels and we’ll see you on the road soon.

18/12/2019

Meet our new owners!

Harvin and Indu Kumar decided to purchase the company as an investment in their children’s future. Both from India, they came to the U.S. with barely a penny to their name and through hard work they have achieved success and are a true example of the “American Dream”. Both now U.S. Citizens, they enter this venture as business partners, with Indu being the majority stock owner, maintaining Aristocat’s status as a woman-owned business.

https://www.aristocattransportation.com/blog/aristocat-transportation-transfers-ownership-after-33-years-of-business/



LCT Magazine - Luxury Coach & Transportation Chauffeur Driven

Aristocat Transportation, one of the most respected and trusted corporate transportation services in Metro Detroit, Michigan, has transferred ownership after 33 years of business. Founded in 1987 by Sue Jarvis-Zobel, she has passed the torch to Harvin Kumar and his wife Indu Kumar. Harvin and Indu K...

16/12/2019

Flying into Detroit for the holidays? Your friends and family can now greet you at the gate! The airport allows 75 “gate passes” per day for non-ticketed visitors. This system already exists at the Pittsburgh, Seattle Tacoma and Tampa airports.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7602827/You-visit-Detroit-Metro-Airport-terminals-security-without-flight-ticket.html

Passengers without a ticket will be allowed to clear security at Detroit airport. The idea is to allow travelers to be with loved ones or friends for longer. The airport will issue 75 'gate passes' a day.

28/11/2019

Happy Thanksgiving to all our clients worldwide. You've supported our business for more than 30 years and we can’t wait to see what the next 30 bring! Because of our amazing customers we’ve been able to take over the business without skipping a beat. - Happy and Indu

27/11/2019

Heads up! You may experience travel delays this Thanksgiving due to winter watches, warnings and advisories. Also, air travel is up almost 4% this holiday. No wonder flights were so expensive.



https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/thanksgiving-travel-2019-united-states/index.html

A record 31.6 million passengers will travel on US airlines during the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to an industry forecast. While airports will be busy, the bulk of American travelers will still be going by car.

06/11/2019

Here’s a great read about corporate travel managers. In order to make executive travel an investment rather than a cost, “Travel managers have to become experts in the business of travel and then match that business to the organization's strategy.”

The role directly impacts the business's bottom line and is a lot more than just coordinating pickups and drop offs. We agree!

https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Research/Stakeholders/CEO-View-Align-Travel-with-Business-Strategy

What does travel contribute to business strategy? That's the question travel managers need to ask themselves as they approach the most senior leadership in their organizations. Aside from that, nothing matters. As easy as that sounds, it isn't. The partners, presidents and chief executives BTN....

01/11/2019

Heads up! If you're traveling out of the Detroit Airport, the deadline to obtain a REAL ID is less than one year away.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/consumer/2019/10/08/michigan-real-id-deadline-what-you-should-know-about-application/

Michigan residents should pay attention to the REAL ID deadline so they won't be prevented from flying within the United States or entering some federal facilities, Secretary of State Jocelyn...

29/10/2019

We service a lot of business travelers with families. Do you find this article to be true? It's also interesting to see this new term "bleisure" being used more and more.

https://skift.com/2019/10/10/business-travel-is-tough-on-employees-home-lives-bleisure-can-help/ via Skift

Business travel is filled with hassles and stress, whether it be airport security lines, long flights, or time away from family and friends. Meanwhile, Bleisure might actually be key to preventing travelers from burning out, and employers play a pivotal role in promoting this

23/10/2019

We’re excited to introduce the new owners of Aristocat Transportation: Harvin Kumar and Indu Kumar.

Harvin, also known as “Happy”, began working for Aristocat three years ago as a chauffeur. During his time at the company he saw an incredible team and infrastructure, and when the previous owner expressed the desire to retire he saw it as a great opportunity to step into the leadership role.

Moving forward you can continue to expect the same level of exceptional service - now with a new owner behind the wheel. More announcements to come!