Free 1yr Executive status upgrade
Apr 10, 2012, 7:47 pm
#1
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Free 1yr Executive status upgrade
Didn't see this posted, sorry if this is a dupe. Upgrade to Executive this link on the landing page Signatureflight.com
https://www.nationalcar.com/index.do...re-partnership
One link for new members (status thru 2/14 shown on my summary page), and another email link for current members to access a one-year free upgrade to NE.
Not sure if I'll get any use out of it, but it's better than a hole in the head.
https://www.nationalcar.com/index.do...re-partnership
One link for new members (status thru 2/14 shown on my summary page), and another email link for current members to access a one-year free upgrade to NE.
Not sure if I'll get any use out of it, but it's better than a hole in the head.
Last edited by dc333; Apr 10, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Apr 10, 2012, 8:01 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2008
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Technically you're supposed to be a member of the "Signature Flight Services" to take advantage of this upgrade.
Interesting, I saw some BMWs reserved at DCA with the signs "Signature" on them. I guess this is what they were referring to.
Interesting, I saw some BMWs reserved at DCA with the signs "Signature" on them. I guess this is what they were referring to.
Apr 10, 2012, 8:12 pm
#3
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Apr 10, 2012, 11:08 pm
#4
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I am only a couple rentals away from legitimately earning executive status. Since the requirements for this promo are extraordinarily vague, I figured "what the heck" and submitted myself for the upgrade. All it asked for in the email template is name and ec #.
I'll let the board know what the result is.
I'll let the board know what the result is.
Apr 11, 2012, 2:06 pm
#6
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That is subject to clawback. I expect National will probably notice that tons of people are using it and may revise the status accordingly. That is what happened last year when Hertz ran a similar promotion for employees of another company. I agree the terms are vague but I think that we all know that this promotion is not meant for us (and by "us" I assume none of the posters in here are otherwise affiliated with Signature). The promo is worded as though this is targeted at passengers and/or crew members of Signature. Hotel chains often do the same thing too when a promo gets used too much (e.g., earlier this year Hilton ran a promo for users of a certain credit card giving such users automatic "Gold" status and upon review a month later, all those who weren't actually eligible lost the status). Congrats on the upgrade though. Mods may want to move/lock this thread before word gets out over on SD/disboards/similar sites.
Apr 11, 2012, 2:44 pm
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That is subject to clawback. I expect National will probably notice that tons of people are using it and may revise the status accordingly. That is what happened last year when Hertz ran a similar promotion for employees of another company. I agree the terms are vague but I think that we all know that this promotion is not meant for us (and by "us" I assume none of the posters in here are otherwise affiliated with Signature). The promo is worded as though this is targeted at passengers and/or crew members of Signature. Hotel chains often do the same thing too when a promo gets used too much (e.g., earlier this year Hilton ran a promo for users of a certain credit card giving such users automatic "Gold" status and upon review a month later, all those who weren't actually eligible lost the status). Congrats on the upgrade though. Mods may want to move/lock this thread before word gets out over on SD/disboards/similar sites.
Hesitation is fine, and any status earned may well be recalled, but that would be unlikely in my mind. Without T&C's, there is no ground to stand on.
I for one didn't have my Hilton Gold status taken back either.
In the end, YMMV, as always.
Apr 11, 2012, 3:13 pm
#8
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Like I said.. It doesn't really matter to me anyways. I will "earn" exec in a couple rentals anyways.
It seems that it would be difficult to compare the list of people who used the promo against a list of anyone who has ever been a passenger of signature. But I guess we will see. If any action is taken, I can see it just being putting the page in a more "secure" location that keeps non-targeted people out.
It seems that it would be difficult to compare the list of people who used the promo against a list of anyone who has ever been a passenger of signature. But I guess we will see. If any action is taken, I can see it just being putting the page in a more "secure" location that keeps non-targeted people out.
Apr 11, 2012, 3:23 pm
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Like I said.. It doesn't really matter to me anyways. I will "earn" exec in a couple rentals anyways.
It seems that it would be difficult to compare the list of people who used the promo against a list of anyone who has ever been a passenger of signature. But I guess we will see. If any action is taken, I can see it just being putting the page in a more "secure" location that keeps non-targeted people out.
It seems that it would be difficult to compare the list of people who used the promo against a list of anyone who has ever been a passenger of signature. But I guess we will see. If any action is taken, I can see it just being putting the page in a more "secure" location that keeps non-targeted people out.
Apr 11, 2012, 7:07 pm
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Only 1 hour later.
Apr 11, 2012, 8:04 pm
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FWIW, my Hilton Gold did get "clawed back".
Apr 11, 2012, 8:49 pm
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Well, surprise surprise. Already posted on SD this afternoon with nearly 10K hits already. Nice of them not to credit the flyertalk OP.
http://slickdeals.net/f/4212962-Free...ecutive-Status
http://slickdeals.net/f/4212962-Free...ecutive-Status
Apr 12, 2012, 12:32 am
#14
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So yeah, they do have grounds for revoking this promotion. And hopefully they will.
Apr 12, 2012, 7:52 am
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Yes, t&c's that say that you have to be a passenger of a large air-service company. Kinda like giving great rates to anyone who joins Air France's FF program.
So if you took a ride in a jet chartered by your rich uncle and serviced by signature once, does that make you a passenger?
As I said previously, I am aware people are bending the (nearly non-existent) rules here and if National wants to pull the plug, that is their prerogative. However, they can't keep posting deals like this and expect them not to be misused. It is casting a very wide net for a very small fish.
So if you took a ride in a jet chartered by your rich uncle and serviced by signature once, does that make you a passenger?
As I said previously, I am aware people are bending the (nearly non-existent) rules here and if National wants to pull the plug, that is their prerogative. However, they can't keep posting deals like this and expect them not to be misused. It is casting a very wide net for a very small fish.