Cars at PIT
Oct 29, 2014, 7:15 pm
#46
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beaver Falls, PA
Programs: PC Platinum, HHonors Diamond, National Executive, AAdvantage Gold, Midwest Miles
Posts: 54
Local here who rents from the airport location several times a year for local travel- Enterprise in my hometown has crummy cars.
The renovation sign is gone and no renovations seem to have been done. I was looking forward to parking, taking the moving walk to the car, hopping in and driving away. Looks like that's not happening.
Not sure how they'd do the kiosks for Emerald Aisle anyway.
Not sure if they just have generally good cars at this location, if they give locals better vehicles or if it's because of my corporate contract, but I almost always end up with a full when I reserve intermediate (my program list is old, I lost Exec due to a corporate travel preferred vendor decision and only just allowed to use National again this year. One rental away from Exec again). Last two times had a loaded Chrysler 200 and a mostly loaded Mazda 6.
Jan 21, 2015, 9:19 pm
#47
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Orlando
Programs: AA Exec Plat, HH Lifetime Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, Marrriott Silver, SPG, National Exec Elite
Posts: 187
Why is there no Emerald Aisle/Executive at PIT?
This is a major city airport, yet it's kiosk service, which always seems to have a backup when I arrive Monday's around noon. The last two times I've wanted an SUV due to the inclement weather, yet received a Maxima or similar, being told all the SUVs are reserved already. I looked around and saw quite a few; don't get it. This is the only major airport I have this problem, the terminal inside is under renovation; not sure what the plans are if any for the rental car lot.
Jan 22, 2015, 9:47 am
#48
Moderator: National Car
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE MI
Programs: Delta PM, National EE, Hertz PC, Hilton DM
Posts: 2,168
This is a major city airport, yet it's kiosk service, which always seems to have a backup when I arrive Monday's around noon. The last two times I've wanted an SUV due to the inclement weather, yet received a Maxima or similar, being told all the SUVs are reserved already. I looked around and saw quite a few; don't get it. This is the only major airport I have this problem, the terminal inside is under renovation; not sure what the plans are if any for the rental car lot.
It's not uncommon in snow belt areas for SUVs to be put on reservation only when there's inclement weather. I know they do this at DTW frequently during the winter. As far as I know it's a station management decision as they can often get much higher upgrade/base rates for those vehicles when the weather gets sloppy.
Aug 5, 2015, 11:33 am
#50
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Aug 17, 2015, 6:50 am
#51
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Just rented here on Saturday. They have a very small Executive selection, but I was able to snag a new '15 Edge Titanium from it. So they are putting in a good effort.
I didn't actually see where the regular Aisle was, so no comments on that.
Emerald Reserve customers don't need to stop at the counter, as there's an agent in the booth.
I didn't actually see where the regular Aisle was, so no comments on that.
Emerald Reserve customers don't need to stop at the counter, as there's an agent in the booth.
Nov 17, 2015, 4:54 pm
#52
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Beaver Falls, PA
Programs: PC Platinum, HHonors Diamond, National Executive, AAdvantage Gold, Midwest Miles
Posts: 54
Yep, PIT is now big time! The trashed out selection at my local Enterprise keeps me coming back.
Have rented there twice in the past few months, a Camaro from the ES for work and a T&C from the EA on a free night when I needed to move a couch. I rent there probably 4-5 times a year and am generally happy.
Have rented there twice in the past few months, a Camaro from the ES for work and a T&C from the EA on a free night when I needed to move a couch. I rent there probably 4-5 times a year and am generally happy.
Dec 29, 2015, 11:48 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: National Executive Elite
Posts: 18
Picked up 12/22 around 11:45 pm. I like that they have an aisle now. I had a choice between a 2016 Charger or 2016 Impala LTZ. I took thee Impala. XM worked the entire week. Looks like the 16's don't have the sunroof or heated wheel anymore.
Jan 26, 2016, 10:04 am
#55
formerly ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Franklin, TN
Programs: Delta Diamond
Posts: 418
PIT Made me somewhat happy
Standard selections but lots of smaller SUV's available and the common Impala/Malibu's
Since it was snowing I was able to pick up a big Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 and was happy.
Standard selections but lots of smaller SUV's available and the common Impala/Malibu's
Since it was snowing I was able to pick up a big Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 and was happy.
Jul 17, 2016, 2:14 pm
#57
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: National Executive Elite
Posts: 18
Jul 17, 2016, 2:20 pm
#58
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 2
Mainly base model vehicles a lot of impalas and fusions only two cars that were premium were the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 I went with the 300 it was amazing completely loaded and navigation. Next time I will try the jeep if it's available.
Jul 29, 2016, 2:47 pm
#59
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Programs: Ozark Go-Getters Gold, Statler Star Silver, others from a variety of alternate timelines
Posts: 843
On a Wednesday at about 6:00 P.M., pickings were slim:
EA
Unknown SUV
Chevy Impala
Chevy Cruze
Hyundai Veloster (in the "Compact" spaces at the end of the row)
ES
Unknown SUV
Hyundai Elantra GT
Going on a road trip, so I wanted a car, not an SUV. The Impala and Cruze were grabbed before I could get to them. The lot assistant tried to sell me on the Veloster, then was going to allow me to take the Elantra even though I'm not Exec. I said I'd wait a couple minutes to see if anything else appeared; 30 seconds later, a Ford Fusion was driven onto the EA, and I took it.
EA
Unknown SUV
Chevy Impala
Chevy Cruze
Hyundai Veloster (in the "Compact" spaces at the end of the row)
ES
Unknown SUV
Hyundai Elantra GT
Going on a road trip, so I wanted a car, not an SUV. The Impala and Cruze were grabbed before I could get to them. The lot assistant tried to sell me on the Veloster, then was going to allow me to take the Elantra even though I'm not Exec. I said I'd wait a couple minutes to see if anything else appeared; 30 seconds later, a Ford Fusion was driven onto the EA, and I took it.