Originally Posted by
sdsearch
But is there any degree of linking between the programs???
No - though at some stations they share a fleet. But really? What does it take? 5 minutes to sign up for AVIS Preferred and Budget Fast Break? Boom - now you got membership in both.
Originally Posted by
sdsearch
It would be nice if anyone who is Avis Preferred was automatically also Budget FastBreak or vice versa, given that Avis and Budget are co-owned.
They are two separate companies owned by the same parent company. It doesnt always work like that.
Originally Posted by
sdsearch
Otherwise, what's the advantage of their co-ownership to us (the customers)???
Again, they are basically two separate companies both being owned by a parent company. There are no advantages to you the customer.
ABC and ESPN are owned by the same company. Just because I receive ABC doesnt mean I get the advantage of also getting ESPN. The advantage Disney (the parent company) gets is that they can share on-air talent, production crews, etc.