Status Match to Platinum + Platinum Recent Experiences
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Hertz Platinum
Does anybody know how to get Platinum? I called Hertz and asked about upgrading my membership, but they said they are not selling it this time?
#3
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
Programs: IHG Diamond Elite, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 3,531
#4
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: SJC, SFO
Programs: Motel 6 Super Diamond
Posts: 351
#5
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
Asked and answered myriad times over (among many)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
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#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Asked and answered myriad times over (among many)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
#7
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Nebraska
Programs: Marriott Ambassador/LTT AA PLT
Posts: 89
I appreciate the help but none of these threads have the answer. I'm not looking to see what value Platinum gets, but how to actually obtain the status. For what its worth, I called back Hertz again and a more helpful lady told me to wait for the status match to PC before asking about Platinum.
It was my experience when I did this in 2014 for $1200 a year.
#8
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,011
I appreciate the help but none of these threads have the answer. I'm not looking to see what value Platinum gets, but how to actually obtain the status. For what its worth, I called back Hertz again and a more helpful lady told me to wait for the status match to PC before asking about Platinum.
#10
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Paris & Scotland (Laird), "Suite on the World"
Programs: Hertz platinum, Bonvoy titanium , Delta flying colonel/platinum/MM, retired old men board member
Posts: 592
Hertz platinum is a "by invitation only" program. Great benes: Car waiting for you outside luggage claim, they drive you back to terminal in your car. Upgrades spotty from 2 to best.
#11
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,011
Upgrades are spotty but it depends on the car class in your profile. I've been happy with the upgrades I get. The car waiting and drive back are the most useful benefits for me although BOS has just stopped the curbside delivery citing "security" issues.
#12
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: CO Platinum/1K, SPG Platinum/Ambassador
Posts: 1,704
Status Match to Platinum + Platinum Recent Experiences
Does anyone know if Hertz will match Avis Chairmans to Platinum? Going someplace this winter for work where theres only a HLE and no nearby Avis locations.
Also, post bankruptcy, how have they been doing with upgrades for Plats? The official policy had been up to premium/luxury but in 2018/2019 friends told me theyve been willing to give out Prestige cars or whatever was in the upgrade stalls for free. Any recent experiences?
Also, post bankruptcy, how have they been doing with upgrades for Plats? The official policy had been up to premium/luxury but in 2018/2019 friends told me theyve been willing to give out Prestige cars or whatever was in the upgrade stalls for free. Any recent experiences?
#13
Company Representative - AutoSlash and HotelSlash
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: autoslash.com | hotelslash.com
Posts: 5,645
No, they will not. Platinum is not really a status level thats attainable through rental volume. Its reserved for VIPs and high-level decision-makers at very large companies. The highest level youre likely to get matched to is Presidents Circle and it would be very unlikely to get a Prestige vehicle at an HLE as an upgrade. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Last edited by AutoSlash; Oct 4, 2020 at 3:12 pm
#14
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: CO Platinum/1K, SPG Platinum/Ambassador
Posts: 1,704
Thanks. Since Chairmans is also invitation only and has similar service (airport drive back, private airport delivery, etc.) wasnt sure if that was an exception to the PC only rule. Having been a PC I know its lackluster outside of UC, which is hit or miss now at best.