May 4, 2020, 1:07 pm
Last edit by: FlyinHawaiian
Per email received from Hertz on May 4, 2020:
We’re automatically extending your loyalty status until January 31, 2022.
We’re automatically extending your loyalty status until January 31, 2022.
Hertz Extending Status? (Confirmed Extension to Jan 31, 2022 Announced on May 4)
Apr 15, 2020, 4:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: New York NY
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 25
Hertz Extending Status? (Confirmed Extension to Jan 31, 2022 Announced on May 4)
I was notified today that National and Enterprise were extending their elite status. I am a little surprised at Hertz that with car rental lots filled and few people renting there has been no news on extending status, promotions, sale prices on future bookings, nothing at all.
The only comment has been you can book a Pay Later Rate “with no cancellation fee” Really? They are by far the most expensive and service levels have continued to decline way before Covid19. It seems that National is taking a proactive approach and the lead.
The only comment has been you can book a Pay Later Rate “with no cancellation fee” Really? They are by far the most expensive and service levels have continued to decline way before Covid19. It seems that National is taking a proactive approach and the lead.
Apr 15, 2020, 7:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2016
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat 100/LT Gold, Marriott Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,988
Hertz is way cheaper than National, where I am.
Also, Hertz has been unofficially giving me FF points AND double the Hertz points for each rental.
Finally, Hertz generally has nice cars because a third, PC aisle exists. I don’t know why National doesn’t install an Executive Elite aisle; some places, the EE upgrades are amazing, and other places, they have you pick from Executive (looking at you, SEA or SAN) and it’s underwhelming.
Both brands have their stand out and their average locations. Hertz will probably follow now that EHI has done so, but National is so stingy they aren’t even extending 1 2 Free Day coupons that expire in June!
Also, Hertz has been unofficially giving me FF points AND double the Hertz points for each rental.
Finally, Hertz generally has nice cars because a third, PC aisle exists. I don’t know why National doesn’t install an Executive Elite aisle; some places, the EE upgrades are amazing, and other places, they have you pick from Executive (looking at you, SEA or SAN) and it’s underwhelming.
Both brands have their stand out and their average locations. Hertz will probably follow now that EHI has done so, but National is so stingy they aren’t even extending 1 2 Free Day coupons that expire in June!
Apr 16, 2020, 11:59 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Hilton HHonors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG, Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 216
I have points expiring in June. Was looking like I would be making a rental next month, but now, likely not. I was hoping they might extend that, but I may need to make a transaction of some sort.
Apr 16, 2020, 6:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YVR - Vancouver, with most winter weekends in Whistler.
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Alaska MVP, Marriott Titanium / Lifetime Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 4,609
I agree that they have been very quiet on the whole pandemic discussion. Other than e-blasts encouraging additional bookings, it's been quiet on whether they will extend.
Apr 16, 2020, 8:47 pm
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,204
You would think they'd have a statement that they won't be expiring points at least. Maybe nobody at Hertz is working. Its obvious that the website dept isn't from how horrid it is, which is quite ironic since they can develop that remotely.
Apr 17, 2020, 3:58 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
Hertz's website has never worked.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:28 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SoCal
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors LTDia, Marriott Plat
Posts: 639
If they don't do something to try to keep their frequent renters, once this is over and we start traveling and renting again there is no incentive not to try a status match somewhere else. Even if I start up this fall but miss hitting PC status I might just give National a try again.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:38 pm
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: New York NY
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 25
I am sure that National would be pleased to provide you with a status match. I know the my CSR Card will provide me with Emerald Executive Status and discounted rates so I would not even need to ask for a status match.
Apr 24, 2020, 6:54 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,138
Would love to see an extension, though my bigger concern is the viability of Hertz. I have a ton of points right now (bought points for a minivan rental to transport elderly relatives home for Christmas, but ended up canceling when one landed in the hospital) and hope they don't go bust.
Apr 26, 2020, 12:51 pm
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Wanting First. Buying First.
Programs: Lifetime Executive Diamond Platinum VIP with Braniff, Eastern, Midway, National & Pan Am
Posts: 17,492
Would love to see an extension, though my bigger concern is the viability of Hertz. I have a ton of points right now (bought points for a minivan rental to transport elderly relatives home for Christmas, but ended up canceling when one landed in the hospital) and hope they don't go bust.
Apr 26, 2020, 7:46 pm
#11
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: DL DM 2MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 15,204
Based on how high prices are if you try to book something over the next several months, they sure are acting like they don't want to be in business.
Apr 27, 2020, 3:58 pm
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: New York NY
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 25
Just as an fyi..I received an update that Avis is extending status and also some of their certificates. I am still wondering where the Number 1 company is on this issue?
Apr 27, 2020, 6:15 pm
#13
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,210
I honestly have no idea how Hertz is still #1 after all the devaluations, rate hikes, high mileage worn out cars, etc. Yet every year, even on the FlyerTalk poll, Hertz somehow always wins on best benefits and such.
Apr 28, 2020, 6:54 am
#14
Join Date: May 2017
Programs: National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 231
I honestly have no idea how Hertz is still #1 after all the devaluations, rate hikes, high mileage worn out cars, etc. Yet every year, even on the FlyerTalk poll, Hertz somehow always wins on best benefits and such.
Same might be able to be said for SUV although not my first choice.
Apr 29, 2020, 2:40 am
#15
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,706
Because for PC members and even sometimes 5*, when good cars are available, they’re really good. You won’t find BMW or Mercedes in the Preferred Select & Go at Avis, and (based on my experience) at National very rarely without upcharge. I can count on one hand this year the number of times that I couldn’t get better than a premium vehicle (read: something classier than a PCAR); be it a German mark or a convertible.
Same might be able to be said for SUV although not my first choice.
Same might be able to be said for SUV although not my first choice.