Originally Posted by WillTravel
Waynelorentz, how could National do that? Did you show up at the appointed time?
I never got a proper explanation, and neither did Priceline when they had one of their investigators look into it. I think that's why I got my refund. I don't know if the guy didn't like the color of my skin or what. He did at one point mention something about me not having an airline ticket, but why should I? I live in downtown Chicago where I don't need to own a car. I was renting the car for a weekend trip out of town.
I even offered to let my wife take over and pay for the rental if there was some problem with me, but he said that wouldn't be allowed because Priceline reservations are different than "normal" reservations.
I've rented with National at O'Hare before with no problems, so I can only assume this phenomenon is localized to either Midway, or to that particular person behind the desk.