Hertz - How does one become Hertz Plat ?

anyone know How to become a Hertz Plat without having to be a major CEO or Travel Manager?

Always book a Lincoln Navigator? *grin*

I imagine someone who always books Prestige vehicles and spends crateloads of cash would be offered "membership".

Is Platinum the same as Presidents Circle...?

Plat is way above PC

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by UpgradesMan:
Plat is way above PC</font>

Wow... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cool.gif

I've been sent the opportunity many times, but balk at the $300 / year cost. What experiences have others had that have paid the fee?

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DL Platinum:
I've been sent the opportunity many times, but balk at the $300 / year cost. What experiences have others had that have paid the fee?</font>


DL how often do you rent? wouldent the 300$ pay back in upgrades/service/rental rates??

As stated in another thread, I talked to a Hertz Gold employee about the Platinum status. She stated that you cannot qualify for it, as there are no hard and fast qualifications.

Typically they offer it to people who can influence business towards Hertz...

Hertz also offers Platinum membership as a means of gratitude for those who offer them a corporate service.

The people I know who are Hertz Platinum received their status by legally representing Hertz as outside counsel for quite a few years. The invitation came from Frank Olson, who was the CEO of Hertz at the time. A very nice gesture. (BTW, their Plat. membership is free)

It is, from what I've seen, one of the nicest run VIP benefits around. Once in a while, a station may need to be reminded of some of the service levels offered a Plat., maybe the expected upgrade isn't forthcoming, but overall, it is a great program.

[This message has been edited by FlyinHawaiian (edited 05-15-2003).]