New to President's Club
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Diamond, SPG Platinum, AMEX Platinum, Hyatt Plat, Avis PC, National Exec
Posts: 107
New to President's Club
So I'm new to President's Club and wanted to get a better understanding of how the two class upgrade works.
If I reserve a Full Size, does that mean that I'm then upgraded into Luxury or Specialty?
Also, what is the best way to ensure ahead of time that the location may have that level of car.
If I reserve a Full Size, does that mean that I'm then upgraded into Luxury or Specialty?
Also, what is the best way to ensure ahead of time that the location may have that level of car.
#2
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,025
Like hotels and airplanes, car upgrades are "as available." You really cannot ensure they will have a specific class available when you show up, not even your reserved class... just how they are.
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Diamond, SPG Platinum, AMEX Platinum, Hyatt Plat, Avis PC, National Exec
Posts: 107
Thanks IAHtraveler; the woman who just converted my account to PC said the highest class that you can get upgraded into is Premium. So is that not true?
Anyone with experience on this?
Anyone with experience on this?
#4
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Plat, Priority Club Plat, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC
Posts: 673
According to the exact 'rules' that is correct. However, if the luxury cars are available the locations are sometimes willing to put you in them. It really just depends on the location.
#6
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston, TX USA
Programs: One or two :)
Posts: 129
Does this work when in the UK? I have the President's club membership, and I have always received the car class that I have booked
Side note - the rates for the Christmas break are horrendous at LHR. Almost double the rate that I paid back in July...
Side note - the rates for the Christmas break are horrendous at LHR. Almost double the rate that I paid back in July...
#7
#8
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 164
1) Should I call ahead to let Avis know that the reservation is made by someone with PC status or leave it at pickup?
2) What kind of upgrade from Group C would they offer?
Many thanks.
#9
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I have made a reservation for a Group C car at GNB in France this Feb through the BA website. I am planning to produce my PC card when pickup. I have 2 questions:
1) Should I call ahead to let Avis know that the reservation is made by someone with PC status or leave it at pickup?
2) What kind of upgrade from Group C would they offer?
1) Should I call ahead to let Avis know that the reservation is made by someone with PC status or leave it at pickup?
2) What kind of upgrade from Group C would they offer?
#11
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
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#12
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DAB
Programs: DL PM UA PSilver Marriott Lifetime Plat, AMEX Platinum, Avis PC, UA MPPPlus
Posts: 961
I just looked at my last 12 months of Avis rentals, and compared what I reserved, which was Intermediate, with what was rented.
8 rentals were made with Preferred status and an upgrade of at least 1 class was waiting for me 4 times. Another 2 times it was an SUV, and 2 times it was what I reserved(no upgrade, and I didn't ask to change).
The 4 rentals I made with Presidents Club status resulted in 1 Luxury and 2 Premium cars without having to ask. One rental had a SUV assigned and I asked for and got a brand new compact that I requested because it was a new for 2012 model that I hadn't yet driven.
I'm happy that I get an upgraded car frequently without having to ask.
8 rentals were made with Preferred status and an upgrade of at least 1 class was waiting for me 4 times. Another 2 times it was an SUV, and 2 times it was what I reserved(no upgrade, and I didn't ask to change).
The 4 rentals I made with Presidents Club status resulted in 1 Luxury and 2 Premium cars without having to ask. One rental had a SUV assigned and I asked for and got a brand new compact that I requested because it was a new for 2012 model that I hadn't yet driven.
I'm happy that I get an upgraded car frequently without having to ask.
#13
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
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Are you sure you're not booking a "Select" car? And where are you renting from?
As for the rates, yes, they are high but are you using the PC AWD code?
#14
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SRQ - Sarasota, Florida
Programs: United 1k | Hyatt Diamond?, Marriott Platinum (Lifetime) | IHG Platinum | Avis Chairman
Posts: 307
So I'm new to President's Club and wanted to get a better understanding of how the two class upgrade works.
If I reserve a Full Size, does that mean that I'm then upgraded into Luxury or Specialty?
Also, what is the best way to ensure ahead of time that the location may have that level of car.
If I reserve a Full Size, does that mean that I'm then upgraded into Luxury or Specialty?
Also, what is the best way to ensure ahead of time that the location may have that level of car.
Truly, I am a happy camper with Avis and though I previously was dedicated to Enterprise (who also took good care of me), Avis has earned my steady business for three years and I have no plans of changing.
Congrats on the new status, enjoy it.
#15
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: I fly too much and stay at too many hotels
Posts: 489
YMMV
I have been PC for the last 12 years or so. No complaints and am a loyal Avis renter. IME, the upgrade experience vary's primarily by availability - and sometimes by location. PHL, for example, always used to give me a Cadillac, but over the past year or so, I am lucky to get a KIA, (no problem with this as long as the lost is not full of premium or luxury rides). MCI always goes above and beyond to acknowledge status and indicate that they gave the best they had a available. DFW pretty much lets you choose whatever you want except for the rare BMW. BWI makes an honest effort and is amenable to "swap" suggestions but can get very depleted based on rental volume. DCA can take a little more effort at the counter - but again I suspect this is capacity related.
I just wish they would bring back the Itunes certs. I stocked my ipod with over 1,000 songs back when that was an offering!
I just wish they would bring back the Itunes certs. I stocked my ipod with over 1,000 songs back when that was an offering!