That's bad news . ELAL, where was this? at ZRH?

So, it seems that ZRH is the only location that gives problems with this code?

No at Antwerp

I know many people used the code all the time without problem

I got busted in Turks and Caicos. It worked last year, but this year they said NO WAY! They said they had a list of people allowed to use this AWD and I was NOT on it. So I got charged full rate for the seven days I was there. Oh well, I made out last year so I guess it all evens out. Managers are aware of this code, and not letting people use it. What can I use now??? Looks like the party might be over.

It sounds like you accepted defeat too readily and happily paid way too much. You had a reservation at a certain price and should have demanded written proof from them that you could not use that code. What right do they have to refuse your reservation unless they can present something to you that indicates why you aren't eligible for the rate. Next they will be able to refuse any discount code by just saying that they won't honor your reservation in order to make you pay full rate.

This is BS and a clear example of why you should always have a backup res at another company. Nothing feels worse than being at their mercy and nothing feels better than telling them to shove their car up their as$ and walking out when they try to screw you.

Proof of eligibility is on the user of the code, not the rental agency, and second, a back-up reservation isn't needed when you use VALID codes that your are ELIGIBLE for.

K444404 seems not to work in Chile or Ecuador. At time of reservation it provides a good discount, but the reservation appears at the rental counter with no price at all. Even with a print out in hand, the K444404 rate was not accepted, although other discounts were offered on the spot. [Just a hint: in Chile, Alamo is very reasonable; in Ecuador, most hotels have cars with drivers that are far cheaper and more convenient than a rental car]

I just spoke with someone very high up in Avis, and officially, K444404 has been red flagged for anyone who uses it. If the rental locations miss that AWD at time of rental, then both the renting location AND the renting customer, no matter what the customer's status is, will get a call from Avis Corporate security and may be pursued for fraud.

The reason for the red flagging is that this code has been used and abused by people who do not have the right to use it, and it is no longer an active AWD number for rentals. It is now only for Chairman's Club qualifications, and she went on to say that this number has been posted too many times in FlyerTalk, and this contributed to the abuse.

So now the mystery is cleared up, so a word to the wise......

Cool thanks for the update bud.

That is a big part of what FT is about, sharing information and helping each other, right?

For sure it's YMMV. I just used again yesterday without issues.

You might notice that the information from an Avis higher up that I received did not say it was impossible to use it, but that both the customer and the renting location will get a call from Avis Corporate security (presumeably after the rental is complete). So, please advise us, if/when you get a call from Avis Corporate Security regarding this rental and your use of the code.

This code is no longer valid in Turks and Caicos. Seems that they've locked it down and it is automatically flagged when people book with it. Guess I'll be using the local company, Gracy Bay Car Rentals when I'm there!

Take a look at posting #39 on this thread for more info about why K444404 is not working in certain locations and should not be used in other locations.