Avis: Earn 3,000 or 5,000 AAdvantage miles and up to 35% off, until 15 Sep 2012
Aug 28, 2012, 7:56 pm
#241
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I've done this kind of adjustment at the counter oodles of times, and never had my credit card shown one charge and a debit, only the final charge that was after the correction at the counter.
And, yes, as mentioned already, this is not a location-specific policy. It's an Avis-wide policy (at least in the US), on rentals of less than (once 50, now) 75 miles driven.
Aug 28, 2012, 8:02 pm
#242
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I did, in fact, read the contract on the check out screen and was aware of the charge for driving less than 75 miles (which is why I checked the receipt).
I was not, however, expecting to be simply handed the bill while pulling my luggage out of the trunk without even being asked (1) whether I had filled up the gas tank; OR (2) whether I had my receipt with me.
I was not, however, expecting to be simply handed the bill while pulling my luggage out of the trunk without even being asked (1) whether I had filled up the gas tank; OR (2) whether I had my receipt with me.
I just did 5 rentals at LAX in August (all 1-day weekend rentals). On 3 of the rentals, they asked me. On one of them, they forgot to ask and I forgot to volunteer, and I had to go back to the counter to fix it. On the remaining one, they didn't ask, but I volunteered on the spot, flashing my receipt, and I saw them punching a button into the handheld unit, reprinting the receipt, handing me the reprint, and tearing up the previous receipt (which I could tell was for a higher amount by about $14).
Aug 29, 2012, 2:14 pm
#243
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: DL Gold
Posts: 880
I don't see a separate thread on the Budget 1,000/3,000 promotion. So just thought I'd mention here that I found it interesting that I was assessed a tax on my 3,150 FF miles that was not reflected on the website quote (despite my having entered the promo code and my AA number with the reservation). Ended up being about $4 extra.
Aug 29, 2012, 2:24 pm
#244
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Programs: AA P-Pro, Chase SP, SPG Gold
Posts: 556
You never see a "debit back" receipt in this kind of situation because Avis doesn't charge you card instantly at the time they print the receipt from the handheld terminal. They allow time for you to go back to the counter and make corrections.
I've done this kind of adjustment at the counter oodles of times, and never had my credit card shown one charge and a debit, only the final charge that was after the correction at the counter.
And, yes, as mentioned already, this is not a location-specific policy. It's an Avis-wide policy (at least in the US), on rentals of less than (once 50, now) 75 miles driven.
I've done this kind of adjustment at the counter oodles of times, and never had my credit card shown one charge and a debit, only the final charge that was after the correction at the counter.
And, yes, as mentioned already, this is not a location-specific policy. It's an Avis-wide policy (at least in the US), on rentals of less than (once 50, now) 75 miles driven.
Where's the $2.38 difference go? I've certainly not received on the payment cards.
Aug 29, 2012, 3:59 pm
#246
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2 days ago at LAX and.... Nothing.
Aug 29, 2012, 6:51 pm
#247
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DFW
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Posts: 864
Avis: Earn 3,000 or 5,000 AAdvantage miles and up to 35% off, until 31 Aug 2012
I would like to see somebody who has received the bonus miles even when the receipt does not say so. My experience from renting with Avis for over 10 yrs is that if the Receipt does not show the Bonus miles then you are SOL unless you are ready for hours on the phone and email (and you may still not get those miles). Luckily my receipt this time shows the 5150 miles/points and so I am not concerned.
Aug 29, 2012, 11:41 pm
#248
Join Date: May 2006
Location: BOS and ...
Programs: UA 2MM, AA 600k, DL 500k, Hyatt GP 1M, HH Gold, Rad. Gold, CP Gold, Miracle Fruit-su Club
Posts: 9,950
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BTW, I sincerely hope that I haven't screwed up with A515100, both for myself and for anyone to whom I might have given a bum steer. I can only hope that nothing has shown up in over a month because we've jammed the system.
Aug 30, 2012, 12:38 am
#249
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA EXP; HH Diamond
Posts: 191
I did. Twice, from two locations. The latest of the two was on Aug 4.
I would like to see somebody who has received the bonus miles even when the receipt does not say so. My experience from renting with Avis for over 10 yrs is that if the Receipt does not show the Bonus miles then you are SOL unless you are ready for hours on the phone and email (and you may still not get those miles). Luckily my receipt this time shows the 5150 miles/points and so I am not concerned.
Aug 30, 2012, 6:12 am
#250
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Programs: AA P-Pro, Chase SP, SPG Gold
Posts: 556
Miles just posted with 3,000 bonuses from rentals on 8/14 and 8/17, so far so good!
08/17/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/17/12 AVIS 1 DY APO SAN ANTONIO 50 0 50
08/15/12 AMERICAN AIRLINES 1161 Y DFW SAT 246 379 625
08/14/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/14/12 AVIS 2 DY DALLAS FW APO TX 100 0 100
08/17/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/17/12 AVIS 1 DY APO SAN ANTONIO 50 0 50
08/15/12 AMERICAN AIRLINES 1161 Y DFW SAT 246 379 625
08/14/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/14/12 AVIS 2 DY DALLAS FW APO TX 100 0 100
Aug 30, 2012, 6:34 am
#251
Join Date: May 2005
Location: BWI/DCA/IAD
Programs: IHG About to Be Demoted, AA Demoted to Nothingness
Posts: 252
Mine for 12, 17 and 18 Aug just showed. 9150 miles. 
Hot damn.
Hot damn.
Aug 30, 2012, 6:44 am
#252
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Miles just posted with 3,000 bonuses from rentals on 8/14 and 8/17, so far so good!
08/17/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/17/12 AVIS 1 DY APO SAN ANTONIO 50 0 50
08/15/12 AMERICAN AIRLINES 1161 Y DFW SAT 246 379 625
08/14/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/14/12 AVIS 2 DY DALLAS FW APO TX 100 0 100
08/17/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/17/12 AVIS 1 DY APO SAN ANTONIO 50 0 50
08/15/12 AMERICAN AIRLINES 1161 Y DFW SAT 246 379 625
08/14/12 AVIS BONUS MILES 0 3,000 3,000
08/14/12 AVIS 2 DY DALLAS FW APO TX 100 0 100
Aug 30, 2012, 7:13 am
#253
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SAN
Programs: AA EXP 4 MM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 884
I would like to see somebody who has received the bonus miles even when the receipt does not say so. My experience from renting with Avis for over 10 yrs is that if the Receipt does not show the Bonus miles then you are SOL unless you are ready for hours on the phone and email (and you may still not get those miles). Luckily my receipt this time shows the 5150 miles/points and so I am not concerned.
None of my receipts have shown the bonus miles.
Today, my rentals from 8/16 and 8/17 posted, 3050 miles for each.
I'm expecting the rest of my rentals to post next week or two...
Last edited by wrxmom; Aug 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Aug 30, 2012, 7:17 am
#254
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: US, AA, Delta, BA, Hilton, Marriot, HYATT
Posts: 433
I have 7/29, 8/9, 8/13 posted but 8/2 and 8/6 missing.
Aug 30, 2012, 7:29 am
#255
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AA LT Plat, UA 1k/1mm+, National EE, IC Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,605