Originally Posted by
SquareDanceGuy
Excellent post. I'd like to add that although I rent from Avis often, these rentals almost NEVER actually count towards Avis First. I either use a discount code, or get airline miles, or whatever ... with the net result that my rentals never "qualify". From my account screen just now:
Total Rentals 57
Qualifying Rentals 0
I'm not quite sure what Avis wants in their Ideal Avis First Customer, but I'm quite sure that I ain't what they're looking for.
I think what you are looking at is the qualifying rentals of 0 because you take miles. They count toward your status, just not toward get those lousy weekend certs (that hardly anyone can use anyway).