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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 8:56 pm
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Flyer737
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: UA nothing (former multi-year CO Platinum), AA 1M Gold, HH Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 449
Originally Posted by ORD-TGU
I just completed a car redemption in HNL for 5 days, after the elite 30% discount, I had a redemption value of 3CPM.
I redeemed at Hertz.
Hertz viewed it as a prepaid third party voucher so no Gold benefits or gold line.
I did pay taxes, around $20 and a HI surcharge of $30?? BS!
So $50 out of pocket.
I am a firm believer that car rentals are a good use for AA miles redemption.
Clarification: Do all elite levels get the same 30% discount (i.e Gold same as EXP?)
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