Cars at SFO
Aug 26, 2020, 6:10 pm
#601
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: National EE, Avis PP
Posts: 104
Surprisingly decently equipped when I was picking up, Aug. 18 around noon.
Exec Aisle particularly had the Mustang and Camaro SS convertibles back in. I recall a large Infiniti SUV as well (QX90?)
Booked a Premium Elite SUV but they had none, though I was offered a Range Rover.
Too large for my tastes so took a 530i from the Premier Selection for the same price, surprised at the cargo space considering I was trying to move stuff down to LA.
Also there was an Escalade and a 430i Gran Coupe.
Exec Aisle particularly had the Mustang and Camaro SS convertibles back in. I recall a large Infiniti SUV as well (QX90?)
Booked a Premium Elite SUV but they had none, though I was offered a Range Rover.
Too large for my tastes so took a 530i from the Premier Selection for the same price, surprised at the cargo space considering I was trying to move stuff down to LA.
Also there was an Escalade and a 430i Gran Coupe.
Sep 28, 2020, 8:57 pm
#602
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AA, DL
Posts: 7
Surprisingly decently equipped when I was picking up, Aug. 18 around noon.
Exec Aisle particularly had the Mustang and Camaro SS convertibles back in. I recall a large Infiniti SUV as well (QX90?)
Booked a Premium Elite SUV but they had none, though I was offered a Range Rover.
Too large for my tastes so took a 530i from the Premier Selection for the same price, surprised at the cargo space considering I was trying to move stuff down to LA.
Also there was an Escalade and a 430i Gran Coupe.
Exec Aisle particularly had the Mustang and Camaro SS convertibles back in. I recall a large Infiniti SUV as well (QX90?)
Booked a Premium Elite SUV but they had none, though I was offered a Range Rover.
Too large for my tastes so took a 530i from the Premier Selection for the same price, surprised at the cargo space considering I was trying to move stuff down to LA.
Also there was an Escalade and a 430i Gran Coupe.
Nov 8, 2020, 5:43 pm
#603
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: National EE, Avis PP
Posts: 104
Oi, sorry about the late reply. Anywho, I kinda did a little gaming with the system (a tad bit risky, but generally possible since I have Exec Elite).
Essentially I got assigned the car then switched to a car class over the phone to a class that allowed me a one way (Sporty). Gate didn't complain so it was all good.
Essentially I got assigned the car then switched to a car class over the phone to a class that allowed me a one way (Sporty). Gate didn't complain so it was all good.
Dec 20, 2020, 11:20 pm
#604
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
This evening around 8 pm the Executive Aisle consisted of a bunch of Altimas, a couple of Corollas, and a handful of minivans (didn't check the make). I asked the attendant if there was anything decent and he said no not really, and blamed "heavy holiday bookings." Never mind a full row of shiny BMWs right behind us in the Premier Selection.
Dec 21, 2020, 9:06 pm
#605
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: EZE
Programs: UA Gold,Delta Gold Bonvoy Titanium Elite, HH Diamond , AA Platinum, EENational, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,548
This evening around 8 pm the Executive Aisle consisted of a bunch of Altimas, a couple of Corollas, and a handful of minivans (didn't check the make). I asked the attendant if there was anything decent and he said no not really, and blamed "heavy holiday bookings." Never mind a full row of shiny BMWs right behind us in the Premier Selection.
Dec 22, 2020, 7:26 am
#606
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Yep. A fundamental change to National's model, and it no longer appeals to me. It's not just about the money - Grab and go is basically gone if you want something nicer than an Altima or Malibu. I've mostly been renting from Sixt, where I can confirm a Premium Luxury for less (sometimes way less) than a midsize with National, but I do miss the convenience.
Dec 26, 2020, 7:21 pm
#607
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
12/26 @ 3pm - Booked luxury
There were 5 cars available on Exec/Aisle. Altima, Charger, Jeep Cherokee.
3x Ghibli available, but they wouldn't give them on Luxury reservations. Was told to wait 30 mins for a Q50 in the wash.
Did not pick up and went with Avis.
Hertz had better pickings as well.
There were 5 cars available on Exec/Aisle. Altima, Charger, Jeep Cherokee.
3x Ghibli available, but they wouldn't give them on Luxury reservations. Was told to wait 30 mins for a Q50 in the wash.
Did not pick up and went with Avis.
Hertz had better pickings as well.
Mar 12, 2021, 8:02 am
#610
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Arrived Thursday night around 9:30 pm with an LCAR reservation. Guy at the box waved at the Q3 and F Pace sitting in the Premium stalls and asked if I wanted one of those. Took the F Pace. LCAR was only $4 higher than the aisle . . . this was the best $4 ever spent, as the EA had nothing but minivans and a pickup truck. (I arrived same time as a guy with an aisle reservation, and he was still wandering up and down forlornly as I drove off in the Jag.)
May 20, 2021, 3:41 pm
#614
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: DTW / SJC
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 764
I was there last Thursday around midnight and the Aisle was very sparse, I think just a couple Altimas and a Corolla. I had an LCAR res and was given a Q5.
May 24, 2021, 11:23 pm
#615
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 29
was there recently mid-may. emerald aisle sparse...mostly nissans altimas and 300s. there was a regular dodge charger as well. took a blue toyota camry instead since i didn't want to drive a casket. there were some larger SUVs - equinox/traverse type.