Avis First Changes
Dec 30, 2008 | 1:05 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Represa CA
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Amb/ LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,109
I'm much more interested in AVIS surviving as a company and being able to rent at current rates thru 2009. Losing the weekend rentals mean close to nothing. CAR is the stock symbol.....check it out.
Dec 30, 2008 | 2:01 am
#33
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Living in SIN
Programs: SQ Pew Pew SSSS, Marriott/Accor Plat, IC Dia Amb, GHA Tit, Avis/Hertz PC
Posts: 6,769
Dec 30, 2008 | 7:09 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
Programs: US/AA-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, AVIS-Presidents Club, National-Executive Elite
Posts: 2,755
I'm confused... What exactly does the Frequent Flyer Surcharge pay for, if its not the miles? What is AVIS losing? That charge must not cover the full cost of posting miles?
Dec 30, 2008 | 7:28 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Likely Not at Home
Programs: WN RR A-List Preferred & CP, Alaska Air MVP Gold, HH Diamond, Hertz Pres. Circle
Posts: 111
In 2007 I rented from Avis 68 times. In 2008 I rented from Avis 72 times.
With this change to Avis First I plan to switch my preferred rental car company to someone else.
Predicted 2009 rentals from Avis: 0.
I hope things work out for Avis and I wish them the best.
With this change to Avis First I plan to switch my preferred rental car company to someone else.
Predicted 2009 rentals from Avis: 0.
I hope things work out for Avis and I wish them the best.
Dec 30, 2008 | 8:24 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: I fly too much and stay at too many hotels
Posts: 491
I'm much more interested in AVIS surviving as a company
Dec 30, 2008 | 8:38 am
#38
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Michigan
Programs: Starwood and NWA Plat
Posts: 257
Competition
Is there a website or a board that compares the programs? I've been loyal to Avis and love the free weekends for weekend trips on the midwest, but I am seriously considering a change for cheaper rates. I've been with Hertz's program in the past, but wasn't that happy with the benefits that came from that either.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Dec 30, 2008 | 9:49 am
#39
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SEA - DL DM/3MM, *A Gold, SPG Lifetime Plat, some other car and hotel stuff
Posts: 5,648
Is there a website or a board that compares the programs? I've been loyal to Avis and love the free weekends for weekend trips on the midwest, but I am seriously considering a change for cheaper rates. I've been with Hertz's program in the past, but wasn't that happy with the benefits that came from that either.
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
That's exactly what I'm probing for in my question above (and below). Anyone have the quick and dirty on Hertz?
Can someone outline the basics of the Hertz program. 1 point per dollar, and 500 points per weekend day doesn't sound great. Plus, why does hertz.com show 2000 points for a free weekend rental when free weekend days are 500 points?
I realize I can learn more at that forum, but was hoping someone could give a quick primer for those of us seriously thinking of the switch.
I realize I can learn more at that forum, but was hoping someone could give a quick primer for those of us seriously thinking of the switch.
Dec 30, 2008 | 10:57 am
#40
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Juneau, Alaska & Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Programs: Alaska MVP, AirTran Elite, Hertz Gold, Radisson Gold Elite
Posts: 83
Oooo... but now as an AvisLAST member, you can get a weekend *compact* rental for only ::: drumroll ::: $49!!! ****
Just read the fine print
****You must bend over and accept what we give u in your behind. Upgrades are not allowed, what do you think we are, a charity? Please note your car is not guaranteed, but your rate is. Your car may not be available until midnight saturday, at our discretion. AvisFirst members do not get free upgrades, frequent flyer miles, and you must purchase the CDW to get this FANTASTIC $49 weekend rate. In the event of a lot oversell, we may downgrade you to Uber-Compact-Smaller-than-Daewoo at our discretion. Whining about the size of your car doesn't matter.
Just read the fine print
****You must bend over and accept what we give u in your behind. Upgrades are not allowed, what do you think we are, a charity? Please note your car is not guaranteed, but your rate is. Your car may not be available until midnight saturday, at our discretion. AvisFirst members do not get free upgrades, frequent flyer miles, and you must purchase the CDW to get this FANTASTIC $49 weekend rate. In the event of a lot oversell, we may downgrade you to Uber-Compact-Smaller-than-Daewoo at our discretion. Whining about the size of your car doesn't matter.
Dec 30, 2008 | 2:32 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EP 3MM, UA Silver, Bonvoy LT TIT, Hyatt Explorist, HH Silver, Caesars PLT
Posts: 7,259
I agree that it probably would have been better to do away with Avis First. Still, getting only one nearly worthless benefit instead of two doesn't mean much to me. I've been treated better by Avis than the other companies, so I've got no problem sticking with them.
Dec 30, 2008 | 6:38 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: DFW (Highland Village)
Programs: AA Lifetime GLD, SPG Lifetime GLD
Posts: 384
I'm sadly in the group that must use Avis for corporate rentals -- i wonder how many Avis First members are governed by corporate contracts? Avis might be hoping that the renters will complain, but if we are held captive by our corprate travel rules, does Avis really care?
I'd complain to our corporate travel folks, but they don't care about anything other than price.
I'd complain to our corporate travel folks, but they don't care about anything other than price.
Dec 30, 2008 | 8:56 pm
#45
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 45
Yeah, unbelievable...
I was very disenchanted when iTunes went away.
Now, I think I'll move my business elsewhere.
True, the world sucks... the economy sucks...
but if you have steady customers who have no choice
but to contribute to *someone's* bottom line... why
alienate them?
I was very disenchanted when iTunes went away.
Now, I think I'll move my business elsewhere.
True, the world sucks... the economy sucks...
but if you have steady customers who have no choice
but to contribute to *someone's* bottom line... why
alienate them?