Originally Posted by gnaget
I had an AWD automatically entered when I made my latest reservation. A460200. It gave a better than usual weekday at DTW. I tested the regular rates and they were cheaper than usual, albeit higher than this rate.
The only difference that I can think of is that I entered US Air as my arriving carrier, but I doubt that it is clever enough to then generate a US Air related discount. A long time ago I had the National Motorists Association in my profile and it started with A but I haven't kept track of that number.
Could it have been cheaper because I returned on Friday evening? It was only $44 after all the taxes and fees.
some AWD numbers look more expensive than others, but in actuality is much cheaper.
the military daily rate is one of the best out there, but it is offset by the GARS fee of 5.00 per day (howthe military pays for its LDW). which often makes it more expensive than the daily rate. when rate shopping, you will see the daily rate and freak out...but after you get to the final bottom line, it will be more expensive than the everyday liesure rate.
When looking at awd discounts, one cannot look at the per day cost alone.
Some actually CAN waive the concession recovery fee, some can waive certain dependent taxes that are incurred on a daily basis (perfect example is the employee code a153700-dont use it, it wont work, trust me.)