3000 bonus miles for 3-day rental with Avis until 2/28/2013 (updated)
#76
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Join Date: May 2005
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Send a letter to Avis either via their web site or snail mail. It sounds like the rep was misinformed. If not, and this is what Avis really intends to support, then some serious letter writing needs to be initiated by FTers.
#77
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 426
Thanks Evan (for this response and all of your threads!). I will report back in a few weeks to tell if the 3k miles came through.
#78
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ZRH
Posts: 659
How long does this usually take to post to your US account? I rented using it at LGA a few weeks back and haven't seen it appear yet.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
#79
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Red Sox Nation
Posts: 228
In my experience, it has never taken more than a week. Do you have the 3,000 mile bonus (plus the earned miles for the car rental) on your Avis receipt? It should be on the bottom. If so, the miles will eventually appear in your US account. If not, you may have an issue and will need to talk to US.
#80
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So I am officially endorsing autoslash.com (as if my endorsement means anything but a guy can fantasize right?). Honestly, I was quite surprised that he beat every AWD and BCD I could find. He asked me to let him know if I find anything (code) beating his rates. He is very conscientious about getting the absolute best deals.
The true litmus test will be if Mrp Alert likes the site. Marty.... I'm talking about you
The true litmus test will be if Mrp Alert likes the site. Marty.... I'm talking about you
Also, don't forget we have to powow about October next week
#81
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: MCI
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I'm picking up at SNA Monday at 9:30am, returning LAX Wednesday around 8:30am--just short of 48 hours, but over the course of 3 days--will this qualify for the 3k?
#82
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The best way to determine if you qualify for an x-day promo is to look at how many days you are being charged. From the sounds of it you will be charged for two days.
Might I suggest alternatives to the Avis 3K promo? I only offer these because if you don't qualify and your DM# is in the reservation you will pay $1.50 (ff surcharge) for 100 miles, 150 total with the US summer blockbuster promotion (USSBB) ... OUCH.
UA/Avis earn 250 bonus miles on a 2-3 day rental until Dec 31. At least with this promo you will earn a total of 350 miles for $1.50 - not great but not as bad as 150 miles. With the current 50% summer blockbuster promo with US the total will end up being 525 miles. Caution: I don't know if SNA is a "participating location". You can get the same deal with AS miles as well.
US/Thrifty earn triple miles when renting a compact or larger for 2 days or longer through Dec 31. Your surcharge will be $1.80 for 300 miles - 450 miles if you consider the USSBB promo.
#83
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Tempe, AZ
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My 3K posted today for an SJC rental returned on 5/31. I was charged for 3 days but returned it about 8 hours shy of the 72 hour mark. So apparently returning the vehicle early isn't an issue.
With the 1500 additional miles from "Summer Blockbuster" promo, this turned out to be quite a good deal!
With the 1500 additional miles from "Summer Blockbuster" promo, this turned out to be quite a good deal!
#84
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My 3K posted today for an SJC rental returned on 5/31. I was charged for 3 days but returned it about 8 hours shy of the 72 hour mark. So apparently returning the vehicle early isn't an issue.
With the 1500 additional miles from "Summer Blockbuster" promo, this turned out to be quite a good deal!
With the 1500 additional miles from "Summer Blockbuster" promo, this turned out to be quite a good deal!
#85
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Today I got my 3K bonus for last week's rental. (booked through autoslash.com). Now I look forward to my 50% US bonus
Edit (6/21/10): The 50% bonus posted today! Total haul 4,884 miles
This is me doing the Summer Blockbuster dance.
Edit: another one: 3320 + 1660 = 4980
Edit (6/21/10): The 50% bonus posted today! Total haul 4,884 miles
This is me doing the Summer Blockbuster dance.
Edit: another one: 3320 + 1660 = 4980
Last edited by Evan!; Jun 26, 2010 at 5:24 am
#86
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#87
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#88
Join Date: Jun 2007
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#89
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ZRH
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LGA miles have posted, though after an initial delay of 2 weeks. Slight delay in posting the 50% bonus miles as well, but they do seem to have come through correctly.
#90
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Darn it...I just realized that I forgot to enter the Coupon # MUAA044 when I cancelled then rebooked my reservation for the vacation I'm currently on (7 days). My US# is in there. Am I SOL?