this mirrored my pre-Xmas Thrifty experience
1. instant Blue Chip member, I just walked to airport lot like it was Emerald Aisle
2. My $28.27 all-in rental gave me a FREE DAY to use all next year
3. Joked with manager, and got Mid-Size SUV choice on mid-size reservation
4. Picked 2020 Encore (which for 3,000mi on the odometer, shifted oddly btw)
5. Exit booth, upon hearing that the needle pointed hardly F, marked me 1/2 tank

I must admit that staff is likely 30% lower paid than National's