Earn over 50,000 Award Miles with Avis
Apr 4, 2011, 3:53 am
#31
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just to add an answer to the previous poster.
50k gets you 2 r/t to MEX which is an enormous value. I just checked with AF and 2 tix from DCA to anywhere in Mexico will be around $30 taxes included, as AF does not collect YQ tax for its partners.
DL would be 35000 miles, so a savings of 20 000 miles. So a very good deal in my book....
[B]btw I will return my first 3 day rental tomorrow. Will let you know what I get. I expect to get 700 miles. My next rental will be in a week.
50k gets you 2 r/t to MEX which is an enormous value. I just checked with AF and 2 tix from DCA to anywhere in Mexico will be around $30 taxes included, as AF does not collect YQ tax for its partners.
DL would be 35000 miles, so a savings of 20 000 miles. So a very good deal in my book....
[B]btw I will return my first 3 day rental tomorrow. Will let you know what I get. I expect to get 700 miles. My next rental will be in a week.
Apr 4, 2011, 9:58 am
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Apr 4, 2011, 4:55 pm
#35
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I am a FB Ivroy member and booked a compact car with Avis providing the AWD F982700. But since I am an Avis First member it automatically upgraded me to an Intermediate car and also changed the AWD on the reservation to some other AWD. The Avis rep says they can't change the AWD back to the FB AWD because of that. My confirmation email indicated an AWD: N/A. What should I do? Should I cancel and make a new reservation without giving my Wizard number? It is actually showing slightly lower price than if I login to my Avis account. Thanks
Apr 4, 2011, 6:26 pm
#36
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I am a FB Ivroy member and booked a compact car with Avis providing the AWD F982700. But since I am an Avis First member it automatically upgraded me to an Intermediate car and also changed the AWD on the reservation to some other AWD. The Avis rep says they can't change the AWD back to the FB AWD because of that. My confirmation email indicated an AWD: N/A. What should I do? Should I cancel and make a new reservation without giving my Wizard number? It is actually showing slightly lower price than if I login to my Avis account. Thanks
I'd either get this fixed when you pick up the car or cancel and try again.
Apr 4, 2011, 6:39 pm
#37
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Are you sure about this, as this is contrary to any information I've managed to Google in the past half hour. But if it's true, then it makes the deal even better. Thanks.
Apr 5, 2011, 3:46 am
#38
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Has anyone found a good rate using the AWD numbers beginning with Z or K?
2.To qualify, reservations must be made using a Flying Blue/Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: Ivory members F982700; Silver members F982800; Gold members F982900; Platinum members F983000 or with a KLM Flying Blue AWD number: Ivory members Z266200; Silver members Z266100; Gold members Z190300; Platinum members K885100. Reservations made on www.avis-flyingblue.com and klm.com (with Flying Blue membership level selected) will automatically have the correct AWD embedded in the rental.
2.To qualify, reservations must be made using a Flying Blue/Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: Ivory members F982700; Silver members F982800; Gold members F982900; Platinum members F983000 or with a KLM Flying Blue AWD number: Ivory members Z266200; Silver members Z266100; Gold members Z190300; Platinum members K885100. Reservations made on www.avis-flyingblue.com and klm.com (with Flying Blue membership level selected) will automatically have the correct AWD embedded in the rental.
Apr 5, 2011, 6:32 am
#39
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I am a FB Ivroy member and booked a compact car with Avis providing the AWD F982700. But since I am an Avis First member it automatically upgraded me to an Intermediate car and also changed the AWD on the reservation to some other AWD. The Avis rep says they can't change the AWD back to the FB AWD because of that. My confirmation email indicated an AWD: N/A. What should I do? Should I cancel and make a new reservation without giving my Wizard number? It is actually showing slightly lower price than if I login to my Avis account. Thanks
Apr 5, 2011, 9:55 am
#40
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington, DC
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Lesson learned:
Rented the car with AF plat AWD which I returned yesterday. When I got the contract there was another AWD. When I returned there was yet another AWD different from the first 2.
Then I went and argued with the manager for a good hour and he was able to change the AWD to the correct AF AWD but ended charging me $25 more. I will either dispute or show him the email confirmation today for refund.
On my next rental in 2 days I will have the email printed out, and will not get into the vehicle if the AWD is not written in the contract. Just beware for those of you doing this deal...
btw these rentals ARE qualifying for the fast buy 2 get 1 rental day free, and looks like I will be getting 3 free rental days. Just make sure that you register before renting... : ) Amazing deal in my book. Not to mention that DCA has premium(read Buick Lucerne) for the same price as mid-size. : ) Thanks Avis
oh, nothing posted on my account but as soon as I see something posted, I will update asap.
Rented the car with AF plat AWD which I returned yesterday. When I got the contract there was another AWD. When I returned there was yet another AWD different from the first 2.
Then I went and argued with the manager for a good hour and he was able to change the AWD to the correct AF AWD but ended charging me $25 more. I will either dispute or show him the email confirmation today for refund.
On my next rental in 2 days I will have the email printed out, and will not get into the vehicle if the AWD is not written in the contract. Just beware for those of you doing this deal...
btw these rentals ARE qualifying for the fast buy 2 get 1 rental day free, and looks like I will be getting 3 free rental days. Just make sure that you register before renting... : ) Amazing deal in my book. Not to mention that DCA has premium(read Buick Lucerne) for the same price as mid-size. : ) Thanks Avis
oh, nothing posted on my account but as soon as I see something posted, I will update asap.
Apr 5, 2011, 1:23 pm
#41
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Apr 5, 2011, 2:46 pm
#42
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Good luck with that : my experience with Avis has proven that only 10% of the rentals are normally credited to FB, these 10% being the one booked on www.avis-flyingblue.com.
Apr 6, 2011, 1:57 am
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Apr 6, 2011, 8:02 am
#44
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the small claims court here is a simple form which takes about 3 minutes to complete, and $45. In 30 days they set up a date where you appear and they as well and present your case. In all less than 2 hours in total.
Apr 6, 2011, 1:41 pm
#45
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From my understanding, in most U.S. jurisdictions if the big bad corp doesn't show up the judgement goes to the plaintiff.
