2021 Upgrades
Mar 20, 2021, 5:26 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BER
Posts: 512
Status: PC
Location: Berlin, Germany (city location)
Reserved: Intermediate (D, Skoda Octavia)
Assigned: Renault Kadjar (E, Intermediate SUV)
Received: Seat Ateca (E)
Very consistent one-class upgrades with occasional 2+ class upgrades so far this year.
Location: Berlin, Germany (city location)
Reserved: Intermediate (D, Skoda Octavia)
Assigned: Renault Kadjar (E, Intermediate SUV)
Received: Seat Ateca (E)
Very consistent one-class upgrades with occasional 2+ class upgrades so far this year.
Mar 20, 2021, 3:29 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Avis President's Circle
Posts: 408
Location: HNL
Status: PP
Booked: Full
Offered: Jeep Wrangler
The agent sounded almost apologetic when she asked if I would take the Jeep. I felt like I had hit the lottery, given how expensive Wranglers normally in HNL.
There were at least 10 additional ones parked in the garage.
Status: PP
Booked: Full
Offered: Jeep Wrangler
The agent sounded almost apologetic when she asked if I would take the Jeep. I felt like I had hit the lottery, given how expensive Wranglers normally in HNL.
There were at least 10 additional ones parked in the garage.
Mar 23, 2021, 9:13 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SJO - MAN - LAX
Programs: MileagePlus Gold, Avis PP, National EE, Lifemiles Silver, ConnectMiles Gold
Posts: 532
Location: HNL
Status: PP
Booked: Full
Offered: Jeep Wrangler
The agent sounded almost apologetic when she asked if I would take the Jeep. I felt like I had hit the lottery, given how expensive Wranglers normally in HNL.
There were at least 10 additional ones parked in the garage.
Status: PP
Booked: Full
Offered: Jeep Wrangler
The agent sounded almost apologetic when she asked if I would take the Jeep. I felt like I had hit the lottery, given how expensive Wranglers normally in HNL.
There were at least 10 additional ones parked in the garage.
Mar 23, 2021, 11:08 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 164
Does Budget Fastbreak go here?
Turns out there is no Fastbreak at JFK- in fact no Budget at all, they just send you to the Avis lot.
Had an Intermediate SUV reservation and once again, despite a fully packed Avis lot, I was not able to choose anything. Was assigned a 2020 SantaFe with 22K miles. As has been reported elsewhere on these forums, for some reason every single Hyundai (and Kia) at rental agencies are the most base models, and this one is no exception.
For those using Avis at JFK, I can tell you the lot was full and i did see some sweet options (including a Jaguar and some brand new Lincoln SUVs)
Turns out there is no Fastbreak at JFK- in fact no Budget at all, they just send you to the Avis lot.
Had an Intermediate SUV reservation and once again, despite a fully packed Avis lot, I was not able to choose anything. Was assigned a 2020 SantaFe with 22K miles. As has been reported elsewhere on these forums, for some reason every single Hyundai (and Kia) at rental agencies are the most base models, and this one is no exception.
For those using Avis at JFK, I can tell you the lot was full and i did see some sweet options (including a Jaguar and some brand new Lincoln SUVs)
Mar 25, 2021, 3:12 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 8
Does Budget Fastbreak go here?
Turns out there is no Fastbreak at JFK- in fact no Budget at all, they just send you to the Avis lot.
Had an Intermediate SUV reservation and once again, despite a fully packed Avis lot, I was not able to choose anything. Was assigned a 2020 SantaFe with 22K miles. As has been reported elsewhere on these forums, for some reason every single Hyundai (and Kia) at rental agencies are the most base models, and this one is no exception.
For those using Avis at JFK, I can tell you the lot was full and i did see some sweet options (including a Jaguar and some brand new Lincoln SUVs)
Turns out there is no Fastbreak at JFK- in fact no Budget at all, they just send you to the Avis lot.
Had an Intermediate SUV reservation and once again, despite a fully packed Avis lot, I was not able to choose anything. Was assigned a 2020 SantaFe with 22K miles. As has been reported elsewhere on these forums, for some reason every single Hyundai (and Kia) at rental agencies are the most base models, and this one is no exception.
For those using Avis at JFK, I can tell you the lot was full and i did see some sweet options (including a Jaguar and some brand new Lincoln SUVs)
Mar 28, 2021, 8:34 pm
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Status: PPlus
Location: DFW
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Another #%^@$(*)@*# KIA Forte.
Received: Tried to choose a different car on the app while waiting for bags and a Ford Edge popped up as a "complimentary upgrade" along with some mediocre junk like a GMC Terrrain ($upcharge!). Went to pick the Edge and my entire rental disappeared off the app. Force-killed it several times and even tried calling, but it'd completely forgotten my rental (and nobody ever picked up the phone as usual). When I got to the rental site the board showed me in A14, which I remembered was the slot for the Edge. So, a decent upgrade, far better than that awful buzzy KIA.
The Avis app still thinks I have no current rental...
Location: DFW
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Another #%^@$(*)@*# KIA Forte.
Received: Tried to choose a different car on the app while waiting for bags and a Ford Edge popped up as a "complimentary upgrade" along with some mediocre junk like a GMC Terrrain ($upcharge!). Went to pick the Edge and my entire rental disappeared off the app. Force-killed it several times and even tried calling, but it'd completely forgotten my rental (and nobody ever picked up the phone as usual). When I got to the rental site the board showed me in A14, which I remembered was the slot for the Edge. So, a decent upgrade, far better than that awful buzzy KIA.
The Avis app still thinks I have no current rental...
Apr 7, 2021, 6:16 am
#24
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
Programs: too many
Posts: 686
Status: PC
Location: Niort, France(city location)
Reserved: Economy (B), Manual
Assigned: Nissan Micra (B or L), Automatic
Received: same
Didn't want a French car so the options were pretty limited. The agency told me they're limited in vehicles (they use one third of their fleet compared to pre-covid).The car was almost brand new (1000km) and automatic transmission instead of manual, so given the context I consider it an upgrade. As usual, stellar service at this location
Location: Niort, France(city location)
Reserved: Economy (B), Manual
Assigned: Nissan Micra (B or L), Automatic
Received: same
Didn't want a French car so the options were pretty limited. The agency told me they're limited in vehicles (they use one third of their fleet compared to pre-covid).The car was almost brand new (1000km) and automatic transmission instead of manual, so given the context I consider it an upgrade. As usual, stellar service at this location
Apr 13, 2021, 6:53 pm
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Status: PPlus
Location: PHL
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Received: Took the Taco as it was brand new (had 8mi on the odo) but after a two-hour drive north kinda wish I'd tried for something else as the Taco is sluggish, thirsty, and very trucky in its ride and handling, but once more the Avis app lost my reservation somehow between the time I landed and the time I got on the rental bus, so I wasn't able to see what else might have been available. Was happy enough that I had something as the last few times at PHL there was no assignment and a long slow line at the Preferred kiosk.
Looks like PHL got a bunch of Tacos and Kia K5s (formerly the Optima) recently.
Location: PHL
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Received: Took the Taco as it was brand new (had 8mi on the odo) but after a two-hour drive north kinda wish I'd tried for something else as the Taco is sluggish, thirsty, and very trucky in its ride and handling, but once more the Avis app lost my reservation somehow between the time I landed and the time I got on the rental bus, so I wasn't able to see what else might have been available. Was happy enough that I had something as the last few times at PHL there was no assignment and a long slow line at the Preferred kiosk.
Looks like PHL got a bunch of Tacos and Kia K5s (formerly the Optima) recently.
Apr 13, 2021, 11:44 pm
#27
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold Elite, Avis PP
Posts: 191
Status: Preferred Plus
Location: BGR
Reserved: Compact
Assigned: none via app
Received: 2020 Subaru Legacy with 4k miles. Didn't ask what else since the agent said it was fully loaded and newer. Been a good car thus far.
Location: BGR
Reserved: Compact
Assigned: none via app
Received: 2020 Subaru Legacy with 4k miles. Didn't ask what else since the agent said it was fully loaded and newer. Been a good car thus far.
Apr 14, 2021, 10:31 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Denver
Programs: AS, AA, UA, Hilton, Marriott, Caesars DE
Posts: 2,070
Status: PPlus
Location: PHL
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Received: Took the Taco as it was brand new (had 8mi on the odo) but after a two-hour drive north kinda wish I'd tried for something else as the Taco is sluggish, thirsty, and very trucky in its ride and handling, but once more the Avis app lost my reservation somehow between the time I landed and the time I got on the rental bus, so I wasn't able to see what else might have been available. Was happy enough that I had something as the last few times at PHL there was no assignment and a long slow line at the Preferred kiosk.
Looks like PHL got a bunch of Tacos and Kia K5s (formerly the Optima) recently.
Location: PHL
Reserved: Intermediate
Assigned: Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Received: Took the Taco as it was brand new (had 8mi on the odo) but after a two-hour drive north kinda wish I'd tried for something else as the Taco is sluggish, thirsty, and very trucky in its ride and handling, but once more the Avis app lost my reservation somehow between the time I landed and the time I got on the rental bus, so I wasn't able to see what else might have been available. Was happy enough that I had something as the last few times at PHL there was no assignment and a long slow line at the Preferred kiosk.
Looks like PHL got a bunch of Tacos and Kia K5s (formerly the Optima) recently.
Apr 14, 2021, 9:53 pm
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
Status: Preferred
Location: AUS
Reserved: Full Size (E)
Assigned: none via app
Received: Dodge Challenger RT Hemi (Specialty Cars (receipt says "Cool Cars")) - Noisiest car I've ever gotten.
David
Location: AUS
Reserved: Full Size (E)
Assigned: none via app
Received: Dodge Challenger RT Hemi (Specialty Cars (receipt says "Cool Cars")) - Noisiest car I've ever gotten.
David
Apr 15, 2021, 6:31 pm
#30
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
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