2019 List Your Upgrades
Oct 1, 2019, 7:01 am
#46
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
Preferred Plus
DEN
Booked XC90 or similar
Assigned Yukon SLT
Simply asked the agent at the Preferred counter if there were any other options available and they let me take a Mercedes GLS 450 for no extra charge.
DEN
Booked XC90 or similar
Assigned Yukon SLT
Simply asked the agent at the Preferred counter if there were any other options available and they let me take a Mercedes GLS 450 for no extra charge.
Oct 16, 2019, 3:08 am
#49
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Preferred
PIR (one way to RAP)
Booked Intermediate
Assigned a Chevy Equinox LT
Nice upgrade and one I really appreciated.
PIR (one way to RAP)
Booked Intermediate
Assigned a Chevy Equinox LT
Nice upgrade and one I really appreciated.
Oct 17, 2019, 11:22 am
#50
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 4
Preferred Plus
CMH
Booked: Ford Fusion or similar (Full size)
Assigned: Mitsubishi Outlander
Received: Dodge Durango GT
The app offered me the Durango, a VW Atlas, or a Pacifica at no additional cost. After arriving, they had a Charger R/T and a base Mustang in the Select & Go spaces
CMH
Booked: Ford Fusion or similar (Full size)
Assigned: Mitsubishi Outlander
Received: Dodge Durango GT
The app offered me the Durango, a VW Atlas, or a Pacifica at no additional cost. After arriving, they had a Charger R/T and a base Mustang in the Select & Go spaces
Oct 18, 2019, 8:50 pm
#51
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Between SFO and STS
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, United Serf, Delta Gold
Posts: 731
Preferred Plus
MCO
Booked: Full Size (E: Malibu or similar)
Assigned & Received: Nissan Maxima (G: Premium)
Had to go to the desk for some reason, so no app selection. Not a bad ride on the Turnpike with some giddy up.
MCO
Booked: Full Size (E: Malibu or similar)
Assigned & Received: Nissan Maxima (G: Premium)
Had to go to the desk for some reason, so no app selection. Not a bad ride on the Turnpike with some giddy up.
Oct 23, 2019, 3:05 pm
#52
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold Elite, Avis PP
Posts: 191
Preferred Plus
RNO
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned & Received: Toyota Highlander AWD
Not assigned in advance and couldn't select in the app. Went to the desk, they asked if I wanted an SUV and I took it.
RNO
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned & Received: Toyota Highlander AWD
Not assigned in advance and couldn't select in the app. Went to the desk, they asked if I wanted an SUV and I took it.
Oct 25, 2019, 11:44 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Avis Preferred
Posts: 5
Preferred
STL
Booked: Standard
Assigned: Mazda CX-5
Received: 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid
We were going to take the Mazda but someone had clearly recently smoked in it and the detailers had not cleaned it out well, as the cup holders and the center console, in general, was covered with some kind of sticky residue. When I asked about switching, they offered an Equinox, Mitsubishi Outlander, or Dodge Journey. It was just two of us going on a road trip so we asked if there were any cars available (for the gas mileage) and were pleasantly surprised with a Fusion Hybrid. We got 42 mpg and were quite comfortable for our trip.
STL
Booked: Standard
Assigned: Mazda CX-5
Received: 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid
We were going to take the Mazda but someone had clearly recently smoked in it and the detailers had not cleaned it out well, as the cup holders and the center console, in general, was covered with some kind of sticky residue. When I asked about switching, they offered an Equinox, Mitsubishi Outlander, or Dodge Journey. It was just two of us going on a road trip so we asked if there were any cars available (for the gas mileage) and were pleasantly surprised with a Fusion Hybrid. We got 42 mpg and were quite comfortable for our trip.
Nov 1, 2019, 10:14 am
#54
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 27
Preferred
DEN
Booked: Premium
Assigned: Dodge Charger R/T
On the invoice the car category supplied is shown as "X". Avis UK does still show vehicle groups, but X is not one of the groups they list; however, on the US website the Charger R/T is the "or similar" for Standard Elite Coupe, the same group as, for example, Mustang GT & Camaro SS. A useful upgrade from the normal Taurus or Impala!
DEN
Booked: Premium
Assigned: Dodge Charger R/T
On the invoice the car category supplied is shown as "X". Avis UK does still show vehicle groups, but X is not one of the groups they list; however, on the US website the Charger R/T is the "or similar" for Standard Elite Coupe, the same group as, for example, Mustang GT & Camaro SS. A useful upgrade from the normal Taurus or Impala!
Nov 2, 2019, 11:30 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: RDU
Programs: Marriot Ambassador ; Delta Diamond ; Avis President's Club ; National Exec Elite
Posts: 106
Here are some recent upgrades:
PC
CLT (one way to RDU)
Booked: Full (corp rate)
Received: Volvo XC60
PC
RDU
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Toyota 4Runner
PC
HOU
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Ford Mustang Convertible in burnt orange....made my weekend excursion must more enjoyable! They also dropped me off curbside at the terminal upon my return, which I wasn't even aware was a benefit of PC (if feasible at that Avis location).
PC
CLT (one way to RDU)
Booked: Full (corp rate)
Received: Volvo XC60
PC
RDU
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Toyota 4Runner
PC
HOU
Booked: Intermediate
Received: Ford Mustang Convertible in burnt orange....made my weekend excursion must more enjoyable! They also dropped me off curbside at the terminal upon my return, which I wasn't even aware was a benefit of PC (if feasible at that Avis location).
Nov 6, 2019, 8:28 am
#56
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold Elite, Avis PP
Posts: 191
Preferred Plus
PNS
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned & Received: Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4 Door
Assigned in advance. Other options (Mazda3, Hyundai Sonata) in the app required an upgrade fee, so I kept the Jeep.
PNS
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned & Received: Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4 Door
Assigned in advance. Other options (Mazda3, Hyundai Sonata) in the app required an upgrade fee, so I kept the Jeep.
Nov 7, 2019, 11:57 am
#57
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DFW - North Texas
Programs: AAdvantage Platinum, Marriot Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum/2022 Titanium
Posts: 960
Preferred
PHL
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned and Received: Subcompact, Hyundai Accent.
Gave feedback to Avis.com and they made it right with a credit and free night cert.
First time I've ever been downgraded.
PHL
Booked: Intermediate
Assigned and Received: Subcompact, Hyundai Accent.
Gave feedback to Avis.com and they made it right with a credit and free night cert.
First time I've ever been downgraded.
Nov 7, 2019, 11:59 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,699
Nov 8, 2019, 8:33 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: RDU
Programs: Marriot Ambassador ; Delta Diamond ; Avis President's Club ; National Exec Elite
Posts: 106
Tonight’s upgrade:
PC
CLT (one way to RDU)
Booked: Full (corp rate)
Received: Dodge Durango
Switched to a Lincoln MKT AWD
Asked for another Volvo XC60 but they didn’t have any available.
Small rant but the Preferred desk member (seemed to be training) messed up my payment and had to re-do the reservation. No problem. The manager ended up taking over, but not once did they apologize nor thanked me for being a PC. Again not a big deal but I wished Avis had better customer service and perks for their elites! I’m always thanked for and treated well majority of the time as a Delta DM and Marriott Ambassador.
Wondering if I should status match to National or Enterprise....anyone had better experiences overall outside Avis?
PC
CLT (one way to RDU)
Booked: Full (corp rate)
Received: Dodge Durango
Switched to a Lincoln MKT AWD
Asked for another Volvo XC60 but they didn’t have any available.
Small rant but the Preferred desk member (seemed to be training) messed up my payment and had to re-do the reservation. No problem. The manager ended up taking over, but not once did they apologize nor thanked me for being a PC. Again not a big deal but I wished Avis had better customer service and perks for their elites! I’m always thanked for and treated well majority of the time as a Delta DM and Marriott Ambassador.
Wondering if I should status match to National or Enterprise....anyone had better experiences overall outside Avis?
Nov 8, 2019, 8:51 pm
#60
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,699
Small rant but the Preferred desk member (seemed to be training) messed up my payment and had to re-do the reservation. No problem. The manager ended up taking over, but not once did they apologize nor thanked me for being a PC. Again not a big deal but I wished Avis had better customer service and perks for their elites! I’m always thanked for and treated well majority of the time as a Delta DM and Marriott Ambassador.
Wondering if I should status match to National or Enterprise....anyone had better experiences overall outside Avis?
Wondering if I should status match to National or Enterprise....anyone had better experiences overall outside Avis?
National is fantastic 90% of the time. The other 10% they are okay... it's a tossup.
-J.