What's the deal with the rental car ID's?
Apr 26, 2003, 4:29 pm
#1
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What's the deal with the rental car ID's?
I am bombarded with rental car discount "identification" cards from every possible source: bank credit cards, magazine subscriptions, organization memberships, travel clubs, etc. Each has a unique Group ID, Corp ID, etc., that gives you preferred rates or discounts or upgrades. Question: Is Bank One, out of the goodness of their heart, negotiating a "preferred rate" with the rental car companies so that I can save $2.66? OR Are these organizations getting a kickback from the rental car companies based on the business they generate??
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Apr 26, 2003, 5:10 pm
#2
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Since the question isn't clearly about miles and points, I'm going to move it to TravelBuzz.
Best,
Gary
aka gleff
MilesBuzz and Delta moderator
Best,
Gary
aka gleff
MilesBuzz and Delta moderator