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Sep 12, 2008 | 5:43 pm

#16

jhanserd

Join Date: Dec 2007

Programs: IHG RA, SPG Plat, United 1K, Avis Chairman

Posts: 68

Sucks I was in the middle of a 5 day rental when I discoverd this offer... just my luck

Sep 12, 2008 | 7:27 pm

#17

Brendan

Original Poster

Join Date: Dec 2000

Location: Charleston, SC, USA

Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.

Posts: 6,789

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhanserd

Sucks I was in the middle of a 5 day rental when I discoverd this offer... just my luck

Register now anyway & see what happens! IDK about Avis' system, but Priority Club will give U a bonus as long as U register before the stay posts to your acct.!
IF U want the DL 5K, just add the Coupon MUAA082 & your DL# just before U hand over the keys at return.

Sep 17, 2008 | 11:12 am

#18

mbflyflyaway

Join Date: Aug 2000

Location: Denver, CO

Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Silver

Posts: 425

Similar to the Drive Free promo - what does Avis consider 4 days -- I have a 3 day 15 hour rental coming up. Should I put in the 4 day code, or do I have to be resigned to the 3 day code?

Also, I noticed this in the terms: Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other AWD number, promotion or offer. Does that mean I can't use the AWD I have in the rental already - strange cause they don't specify a required AWD...anyone have any insight on using this promo? Thanks!

-Mike

Sep 17, 2008 | 11:47 am

#19

Brendan

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Join Date: Dec 2000

Location: Charleston, SC, USA

Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.

Posts: 6,789

MB, U will be charged for 4 days, so use the 4-day bonus code. Use the DL AWD, which is K817600.

Sep 19, 2008 | 9:05 pm

#20

LoganFlyer

Join Date: Sep 2005

Location: Now near LAX

Programs: DL GM 1MM, MR LT Titanium

Posts: 4,809

For the DL promotion, you can use any AWD. I use my company's AWD and get the bonus miles every time.

Sep 23, 2008 | 6:15 pm

#21

johndoe123

Join Date: May 2006

Posts: 1,591

can I add this delta coupon to a rental already underway? If so, how do I do it?

Sep 24, 2008 | 10:43 am

#22

GMTminusFive

Join Date: Sep 2008

Location: New York, NY

Programs: OnePass, Priority Club, many others

Posts: 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by johndoe123

can I add this delta coupon to a rental already underway? If so, how do I do it?

You can't. (You cannot even add a coupon code to a reservation that has already been made, you have to cancel and re-make the reservation, with all the risks involved in doing that.)

However, you might be able to call Avis and have them put the coupon code in. I have never tried this. I would call them up and say that you forgot to type in the coupon code.

Sep 24, 2008 | 2:22 pm

#23

johndoe123

Join Date: May 2006

Posts: 1,591

Can I use the coupon code with free weekend rental certificates?

Sep 30, 2008 | 12:05 pm

#24

ALW

Join Date: May 1999

Location: Ottawa

Posts: 8,573

Can I collect the DL 5000 bonus more than once? That could add up!

I vaguely remember reading about it earlier but have been continuing to collect with AC.

=aw

Sep 30, 2008 | 12:10 pm

#25

mbflyflyaway

Join Date: Aug 2000

Location: Denver, CO

Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Silver

Posts: 425

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoganFlyer

For the DL promotion, you can use any AWD. I use my company's AWD and get the bonus miles every time.

Not completely correct. I ended up modifying my first rental (via CHM desk) to use the Delta AWD and coupon code as it only cost $7 more and I saw on my receipt that I earned 5200 Delta miles. However when I tried to modify my second rental later in the week in a different location, it jacked up the price over $100. My corporate code (which allows leisure rentals) apparently does not allow mileage to be earned as I recently realized I hadn't been earning miles but saw a line item on my "past rental agreements" specifically stating that my AWD doesn't allow it. Bummer, but at least I got the bonus once!

-Mike

Sep 30, 2008 | 1:56 pm

#26

crazyhorse

Join Date: Mar 2007

Location: MSP

Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*

Posts: 922

No...

...because your free weekend rental is itself a coupon code. Can't have 2 coupons in there at once.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johndoe123

Can I use the coupon code with free weekend rental certificates?

Oct 2, 2008 | 8:02 pm

#27

River in Sight

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: Washington DC

Programs: IB Oro, AA GLD 1MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Titanium

Posts: 1,925

I've had luck adding a coupon upon returning a car - generally have to go into the desk to do this, at least in my experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johndoe123

can I add this delta coupon to a rental already underway? If so, how do I do it?

Oct 5, 2008 | 7:06 pm

#28

sundrop

Join Date: Jul 2004

Posts: 252

Its really a bummer that they are requiring a coupon # for the bonus miles. This has been the norm lately and basically forces a higher fare cause everyone know the coupons are what makes Avis cheaper :P

Oct 6, 2008 | 12:20 am

#29

DFWsakp

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: DFW

Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, HH Gold, AA Lifetime Gold, United Silver, BA Gold

Posts: 877

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

MB, U will be charged for 4 days, so use the 4-day bonus code. Use the DL AWD, which is K817600.

There is no need to use the Delta AWD. So far I have earned abt 120000 miles this year using the MUAA082 and my company's AWD number. It has worked like a charm so far and I have never had to call in to complain abt any missing miles.

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