NetJet code K444404 - Problems Using?
May 3, 2009 | 4:36 pm
#16
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 12
thanks for posting the k444 code as the one I have always used for italy(a153700) does not seem to give a good discount now? I have noticed that car hire prices have shot up though as I used to pay Ł250 for 2 weeks for a focus wagon and now it's Ł440 with the k444 code and Ł633 with no code so still a decent saving but expensive compared to what it used to be.
May 7, 2009 | 6:12 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,613
I was hassled once in Munich airport over this code. Apparently the desk frau decided that I needed a Chairman card (NetJets or Avis Chairman's, I couldn't tell since they're both called Chairman). After arguing, I realized that using my company AWD was 8 euro more, so I just gave up. I think she was confused over the Chairman terminology.
May 10, 2009 | 10:24 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 10
I'm going to make a reservation with this and give it a go. It'll be at a downtown location as the code didn't waive airport location surcharge and that essentially wipes out the difference. If they give me any problems, I'll ask them to change it to the AAdvantage code which is still pretty decent.
Jun 17, 2009 | 9:13 am
#19
Join Date: May 2009
Location: NJ, USA
Programs: LH FTL, Sixt Gold, Avis Pref., Hertz Gold, Marriot Silver, Priority Club, SPG Corp., Hyatt Gold,
Posts: 4
I've been reading through the forums and with the exception of the one guy who picked up in Zurich (Avis' city office) and another person who picked up in Athens (not sure where), has anyone had recent (2009) success using the K444404 code in Europe? Specifically Austria? I have a reservation for the end of this month and am traveling with the wife and 6 month old. 
I also found G298100 which offers equally good rates, only problem is my reservation is booked for this small Austrian airport and the model I have reserved is now sold out and rates have gone up considerably since I booked nearly 2 months go. So I am hesitant to call and switch the code if K444404 should not be used.
I have a back-up reservation, but again, much more expensive and not the model I requested.
I also found G298100 which offers equally good rates, only problem is my reservation is booked for this small Austrian airport and the model I have reserved is now sold out and rates have gone up considerably since I booked nearly 2 months go. So I am hesitant to call and switch the code if K444404 should not be used.
I have a back-up reservation, but again, much more expensive and not the model I requested.
Hi, I'm getting good rates with K444404 for a 10 day rental in Italy, Rome.
Has anyone used this code in Italy recently (in the last couple of months?) and verified that they do not need ID?
CDW is included in the online quote. Does anyone know the excess for using this code? Am thinking of buying coverage from http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ to cover the excess and want to be sure its enough. I understand that even buying Super CDW does not cover acts of vandalism or windscreen damage to the car, but http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ should cover that?
Any input valued! Thanks!!
Has anyone used this code in Italy recently (in the last couple of months?) and verified that they do not need ID?
CDW is included in the online quote. Does anyone know the excess for using this code? Am thinking of buying coverage from http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ to cover the excess and want to be sure its enough. I understand that even buying Super CDW does not cover acts of vandalism or windscreen damage to the car, but http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ should cover that?
Any input valued! Thanks!!
I was hassled once in Munich airport over this code. Apparently the desk frau decided that I needed a Chairman card (NetJets or Avis Chairman's, I couldn't tell since they're both called Chairman). After arguing, I realized that using my company AWD was 8 euro more, so I just gave up. I think she was confused over the Chairman terminology.
Given how small this airport location is, the AVIS Preferred Services card did not save me much time, but I was pleased to know that I was not questioned (or chastised) for using this code. My next rental in Europe will be in Munich and I will try to do it with my AVIS Preferred Service card which means I should get to skip the counter and go straight to my car. I'll have a back up reservation with Sixt or Hertz just in case!
Jul 28, 2009 | 10:24 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CLE
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; SPG Gold; OnePass Gold; Avis President's Club
Posts: 249
Thanks for the update.
I picked up the car. Avis.com wouldn't give me the lowest rate when I was logged into my account using this code, so I created the reservation w/o account information (weird, but there was about a $75 difference). Turns out there wasn't a preferred desk anyways, and no questions were asked about the AWD when I picked up the car.
I picked up the car. Avis.com wouldn't give me the lowest rate when I was logged into my account using this code, so I created the reservation w/o account information (weird, but there was about a $75 difference). Turns out there wasn't a preferred desk anyways, and no questions were asked about the AWD when I picked up the car.
Jul 31, 2009 | 1:24 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: YUL
Programs: Marriott Plat Premier, HHonors Gold
Posts: 122
Beware using it at ZRH!
My mother has also had problems using the Netjets code at ZRH. The manager told her that only an Avis employee code could give her such a good deal!
When I book a car for her nowadays, I find B149870 gets the second-best rate and she's never been hassled using it. Still, it's a shame to have that great code go unused!
Would anyone know how one could "prove" the code isn't an employee code. Is there some sort of Netjets literature she could bring to airport with her?
When I book a car for her nowadays, I find B149870 gets the second-best rate and she's never been hassled using it. Still, it's a shame to have that great code go unused!
Would anyone know how one could "prove" the code isn't an employee code. Is there some sort of Netjets literature she could bring to airport with her?
Last edited by neos; Jul 31, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Aug 4, 2009 | 11:21 am
#28
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,871
I have used this code several times in Italy, never had a problem with it. Consistently given 40% discount. However you should note that if you have an accident there is a huge excess to pay with this code so you need to use a credit card which covers your excess or buy a separate insurance which covers it. I use insurance4carhire.
I have used this code many times in the past year or so and it has always given me 40% discount with no questions asked in Italy. You must be aware though that there is a huge excess on this code, so you should cover yourself with extra insurance; I use insurance4carhire which is very cheap and they do pay up in the event of trouble, as my son found out the very first time he used them!
Hi, I'm getting good rates with K444404 for a 10 day rental in Italy, Rome.
Has anyone used this code in Italy recently (in the last couple of months?) and verified that they do not need ID?
CDW is included in the online quote. Does anyone know the excess for using this code? Am thinking of buying coverage from http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ to cover the excess and want to be sure its enough. I understand that even buying Super CDW does not cover acts of vandalism or windscreen damage to the car, but http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ should cover that?
Any input valued! Thanks!!
Has anyone used this code in Italy recently (in the last couple of months?) and verified that they do not need ID?
CDW is included in the online quote. Does anyone know the excess for using this code? Am thinking of buying coverage from http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ to cover the excess and want to be sure its enough. I understand that even buying Super CDW does not cover acts of vandalism or windscreen damage to the car, but http://www.insurance4carhire.com/ should cover that?
Any input valued! Thanks!!
Jan 6, 2010 | 12:19 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: Hilton Gold; UA 3P; Cattle-Class on everything else.
Posts: 343
Folks, I've got an upcoming reservation with K444404 in ZRH in summer 2010. Saving a couple hundred bucks...
Can you all provide any updates on successes/failures of this code?
Thank you!
-G
Can you all provide any updates on successes/failures of this code?
Thank you!
-G
Jan 6, 2010 | 2:18 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London uk
Programs: *A Gold, BA Silver, Avis President, Hertz President circle
Posts: 2,812
Although I'm very friendly with the branch manager, he said that if he gives it to me, he'll receive a phone call the next day from the head office about it.