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Jan 27, 2014, 2:15 pm
#2311
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: WAS-ish
Programs: UA 1K-MM + UC, Marriott Plat, National Exec
Posts: 1,341
Below, I'm not surprised that they'd ask for more $ per day for a BMW. Do they sometimes give you a free upgrade just because your courageous enough to walk up and ask? It almost seems like (for example if you're going to DEN for a ski trip) to reserve a full-size and then ask for an SUV instead of reserving one.
If I want an SUV, I do indeed book a full-size and expect an SUV for the asking. It's only space-available, so if I was going to DEN for skiing over New Year's, I might reserve the SUV to guarantee it -- but in general, I book 2 classes lower than I want/need.
Jan 27, 2014, 7:34 pm
#2312
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,589
Where: BNA
Booked: intermediate (highest class I can book thru dysfunctional work travel gatekeeper).
Assigned: 2013 Fusion (Mondeo) SE 2.5, 25,000+ hard miles, scratched, smelly.
Traded for: 2013 C-Max SEL, 16K miles, xlnt condition.
Not really an upgrade but I like the goofy C-Max jellybeans for some reason.
Booked: intermediate (highest class I can book thru dysfunctional work travel gatekeeper).
Assigned: 2013 Fusion (Mondeo) SE 2.5, 25,000+ hard miles, scratched, smelly.
Traded for: 2013 C-Max SEL, 16K miles, xlnt condition.
Not really an upgrade but I like the goofy C-Max jellybeans for some reason.
Jan 27, 2014, 8:13 pm
#2313
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MCI
Programs: Avis First, Hertz 5*, Hilton Gold, SW A-List
Posts: 55
Where: DAL
Status: First
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned: Kia (lower end)
Requested: A 2014 Camaro SS white with 140 miles I saw next to my assigned place.
Received: 2013 Camaro SS...it's nice but has 38k miles and kinda shows.
Although older I still liked the Camaro. The white was super nice and said he just couldn't do the no fee upgrade for that nice of a car. When I come to Dallas I either get a Camaro, Tahoe or Challenger.
Status: First
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned: Kia (lower end)
Requested: A 2014 Camaro SS white with 140 miles I saw next to my assigned place.
Received: 2013 Camaro SS...it's nice but has 38k miles and kinda shows.
Although older I still liked the Camaro. The white was super nice and said he just couldn't do the no fee upgrade for that nice of a car. When I come to Dallas I either get a Camaro, Tahoe or Challenger.
Jan 27, 2014, 9:09 pm
#2314
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,031
I've had 2 C-Maxes & really like them. Sure, it doesn't handle like the Z4 I've got right now or the 5 Series I had last week, but it's a good overall car IMO. My wife begs to differ with me on this one: She hates small cars, and there's not many compartments for stuff for the driver (phone, little wallet, change, lip stick, etc).
Jan 27, 2014, 11:38 pm
#2315
Used to be 'IAD22066'
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K AA
Posts: 282
Just wanted to say thank you to those who responded. Thank you!
Jan 30, 2014, 8:56 am
#2316
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
Figured I should better ask here, before starting a new thread - anyone have any experience with Presidents Club status in Dubai? Looking to rent from DXB, wonder if I should hope for an upgrade or not, since Europcar is significantly cheaper - but I'd be willing to pay more in hopes of leveraging status and getting an upgrade.
Jan 30, 2014, 9:02 am
#2317
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Figured I should better ask here, before starting a new thread - anyone have any experience with Presidents Club status in Dubai? Looking to rent from DXB, wonder if I should hope for an upgrade or not, since Europcar is significantly cheaper - but I'd be willing to pay more in hopes of leveraging status and getting an upgrade.
Jan 30, 2014, 9:10 am
#2318
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
Yes of course you get an upgrade. At any Avis managed lot in the world. It's been a while since I rented at DXB, but I recall they have some nice cars. However the main reason I would choose Avis isn't the upgrade. It's the fact that you are PC and in case there is some kind of problem you will have more juice with Avis than with Europcar.
Jan 31, 2014, 9:18 am
#2319
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,031
Where have you seen this? I've called w special requests when I've been to Europe & South America as both a CC and PC. All times I've been told "we'll put a note on the reservation but can't guarantee anything. Your [PC/CC] status is only guaranteed in US/Canada."
In Europe, I've received minor upgrades (1-2 class. Not like the US). In South America, no dice.
In Europe, I've received minor upgrades (1-2 class. Not like the US). In South America, no dice.
Jan 31, 2014, 9:55 am
#2320
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Where have you seen this? I've called w special requests when I've been to Europe & South America as both a CC and PC. All times I've been told "we'll put a note on the reservation but can't guarantee anything. Your [PC/CC] status is only guaranteed in US/Canada."
In Europe, I've received minor upgrades (1-2 class. Not like the US). In South America, no dice.
In Europe, I've received minor upgrades (1-2 class. Not like the US). In South America, no dice.
1. Yes as there is no PC in Europe, you are effectively downgraded to Preferred. However Preferred are entitled to upgrades and it does show up in your reservation that you are PC. So the local staff can give you an extra upgrade if they are on the ball.
2. I've rented over 100 times in Europe and elsewhere and I always get an upgrade. Usually I am upgraded several levels when I book a compact.
Feb 1, 2014, 10:49 am
#2321
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: 32.7758° N, 96.7967° W
Programs: AA EXP,SPG 75
Posts: 318
Location: MIA
Class reserved: Full size
Car received: Infinity JX35
Status: First
Class reserved: Full size
Car received: Infinity JX35
Status: First
Feb 16, 2014, 11:30 am
#2322
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
Location: CLT
Status: Chairman
Class Reserved: Full size
Class Received: Infiniti QX80
Status: Chairman
Class Reserved: Full size
Class Received: Infiniti QX80
Feb 16, 2014, 12:06 pm
#2323
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MCI
Programs: Avis First, Hertz 5*, Hilton Gold, SW A-List
Posts: 55
Where: HOU (Hobby)
Status: First
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned: Ford Escape
Received: 2014 Camaro SS with 700 miles on it.
Status: First
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned: Ford Escape
Received: 2014 Camaro SS with 700 miles on it.
Feb 16, 2014, 12:15 pm
#2324
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Scottsdale, Berlin, Wherever
Programs: Marriott titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, AS, UA, AA, TWA, PAN AM, PSA
Posts: 557
Two things.
1. Yes as there is no PC in Europe, you are effectively downgraded to Preferred. However Preferred are entitled to upgrades and it does show up in your reservation that you are PC. So the local staff can give you an extra upgrade if they are on the ball.
2. I've rented over 100 times in Europe and elsewhere and I always get an upgrade. Usually I am upgraded several levels when I book a compact.
1. Yes as there is no PC in Europe, you are effectively downgraded to Preferred. However Preferred are entitled to upgrades and it does show up in your reservation that you are PC. So the local staff can give you an extra upgrade if they are on the ball.
2. I've rented over 100 times in Europe and elsewhere and I always get an upgrade. Usually I am upgraded several levels when I book a compact.
