I wonder if Avis are looking at old data, because I got PC status a few weeks ago with no notice or email. But I've also read that PC can also be obtained with spend, so I have no idea which prompted the "upgrade" from Preferred Plus — which really hasn't changed anything other than I got a base Cadillac CT5 as a replacement for an ailing Honda Accord hybrid that was my pick over the assigned "it's an upgrade!" Honda CRV.