2019 List Your Upgrades
Jan 16, 20, 12:46 pm
#77
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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If you *need* the SUV, then you need to book it. If you're just hopeful, there's always a chance, but it might be extremely slim. Depends on day/time and time of the year (in the winter, everyone wants an SUV up there in case of inclimate weather).
Jan 16, 20, 7:47 pm
#78
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 476
I booked through Costco and made 2 reservations, one for an SUV and one for a full. Cant I just see if they upgrade me with the full and if they dont use the SUV reservation?
Jan 17, 20, 2:20 pm
#80
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Jan 18, 20, 5:53 am
#81
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,564
Sure, it could happen if you're ultra nice to the desk agent, but it's silly to be all worried about it. Have you even checked rates for SUVs from other companies? GRR is a National Emerald Aisle location where you can actually book a midsize and reasonably expect to find an SUV on the aisle.
Jan 18, 20, 11:08 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 476
Employee sees full-size reservation for $100. Employee sees SUV reservation for $150. Employee asks which one you want. You say you want an SUV. Employee...cancels SUV reservation and gives you an SUV anyway at the lower rate?
Sure, it could happen if you're ultra nice to the desk agent, but it's silly to be all worried about it. Have you even checked rates for SUVs from other companies? GRR is a National Emerald Aisle location where you can actually book a midsize and reasonably expect to find an SUV on the aisle.
Sure, it could happen if you're ultra nice to the desk agent, but it's silly to be all worried about it. Have you even checked rates for SUVs from other companies? GRR is a National Emerald Aisle location where you can actually book a midsize and reasonably expect to find an SUV on the aisle.
The reason for this whole rigamarole is that this is for a work trip and they won't pay for SUV, I don't think. I was hoping to book the full size class, that they will reimburse for, then get the free upgrade.
Jan 19, 20, 5:54 am
#83
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,564
Unfortunately, I don't have National status. So this won't work for me, right?
The reason for this whole rigamarole is that this is for a work trip and they won't pay for SUV, I don't think. I was hoping to book the full size class, that they will reimburse for, then get the free upgrade.
The reason for this whole rigamarole is that this is for a work trip and they won't pay for SUV, I don't think. I was hoping to book the full size class, that they will reimburse for, then get the free upgrade.
