Cars at HNL
Jun 21, 2013, 8:56 pm
#151
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: National Exec, HA Pualani Gold
Posts: 599
Jeep Wranglers and convertibles are hot commodities here; they can charge more for them and people will pay. Can't blame National.
Jun 21, 2013, 9:01 pm
#152
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SEA
Programs: Hertz PC,National EE,Hilton Diamond,Marriott Titanium, AS Gold 75K, DL Platinum
Posts: 153
Yep that's very true! Ive been to Maui several times and that always seems to be the case ill just book the class I want instead of taking chances
Jul 25, 2013, 8:37 pm
#153
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: National Exec, HA Pualani Gold
Posts: 599
Picked up a 1-day rental at HNL -- early morning, before the booth was open, so I had to go into the office for counter service.
I had already walked through the lot to see what was available, and I think the agent was thankful that she didn't have to dig through the basket full of keys to find me something to my liking.
In the ES stalls:
- 1x '13 300 (not a Limited)
- 1x Rogue
- 1x '13 Forester
- 1x '13 Accord (PCAR!)
- 2x '13 Escape SE (cloth interiors)
- 1x Patriot
In the EA stalls:
- 1x Charger
- 2x Impala (one LTZ)
- 1x Malibu 1LTZ (which is what I took)
The Malibu had just been placed in service in July and had just 700 miles.
I had already walked through the lot to see what was available, and I think the agent was thankful that she didn't have to dig through the basket full of keys to find me something to my liking.
In the ES stalls:
- 1x '13 300 (not a Limited)
- 1x Rogue
- 1x '13 Forester
- 1x '13 Accord (PCAR!)
- 2x '13 Escape SE (cloth interiors)
- 1x Patriot
In the EA stalls:
- 1x Charger
- 2x Impala (one LTZ)
- 1x Malibu 1LTZ (which is what I took)
The Malibu had just been placed in service in July and had just 700 miles.
Sep 18, 2013, 3:16 pm
#155
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
EA had all Impalas when I arrived last Wednesday, 4-5 of them. Sad.
I didn't pay much attention to the ES stalls because I paid for an Economy car, but I saw an Executive jump in a Tucson. Also saw a Challenger.
I didn't see any Lexus hybrids.
I didn't pay much attention to the ES stalls because I paid for an Economy car, but I saw an Executive jump in a Tucson. Also saw a Challenger.
I didn't see any Lexus hybrids.
Dec 27, 2013, 1:04 pm
#158
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, UA MP, National EE, Marriott Gold, Avis First, WS Rewards
Posts: 231
Little late post
12/26 Very SUV heavy and Very busy!
Premium:
-1x Cadenza
-1x 300
-1x 128i Coupe (no barcode
)
ES:
-1x 500L (mine, 572 mi)
-3x Explorer
-3x Murano
-1x '14 Impala
-1x Pilot (PGAR)
-1x Traverse
-1x Terrain
EA:
-pick your Altima
-1x '13 Civic
-1x Fusion Titanium
-pick your Captiva
-1x Tucson
Return/Misc
-Caravans
-fights over Stangs (DYKWIA prevailed)
-Enclaves
-totalled Wrangler being towed away
12/26 Very SUV heavy and Very busy!
Premium:
-1x Cadenza
-1x 300
-1x 128i Coupe (no barcode
)ES:
-1x 500L (mine, 572 mi)
-3x Explorer
-3x Murano
-1x '14 Impala
-1x Pilot (PGAR)
-1x Traverse
-1x Terrain
EA:
-pick your Altima
-1x '13 Civic
-1x Fusion Titanium
-pick your Captiva
-1x Tucson
Return/Misc
-Caravans
-fights over Stangs (DYKWIA prevailed)
-Enclaves
-totalled Wrangler being towed away
Jan 14, 2014, 3:08 pm
#160
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
Programs: Wouldn't you like to know?!
Posts: 23,822
I'm sort of new to the national executive membership...
I currently have a reservation with a midsize car booked (via a free upgrade coupon from compact). I am an executive member. Will I have access to the executive section? Is this the "ES" mentioned in above posts?
I currently have a reservation with a midsize car booked (via a free upgrade coupon from compact). I am an executive member. Will I have access to the executive section? Is this the "ES" mentioned in above posts?
Jan 14, 2014, 3:59 pm
#161
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
It is.
The program instruction for ES is reserve full size (at the midsize rate) to get access to ES. I, and others, have found that reserving midsize also works.
Your confirmation will show level of service. If it says Exec Selection, you're good to go. If it says Emerald Reserve, they've targeted you with that Compact rate and you will be pointed to a midsize row (or perhaps the Emerald Aisle).
The program instruction for ES is reserve full size (at the midsize rate) to get access to ES. I, and others, have found that reserving midsize also works.
Your confirmation will show level of service. If it says Exec Selection, you're good to go. If it says Emerald Reserve, they've targeted you with that Compact rate and you will be pointed to a midsize row (or perhaps the Emerald Aisle).
Jan 29, 2014, 1:15 pm
#162
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 400
First time renting from National
I have National Executive status from AMEX Platinum
I'm planning on making a rental reservation for 5/3/14 to 5/11/14 from HNL. The best prices I've found so far is on the Chase UR Mall - Intermediate ($345.26) and Fullsize ($379.42).
We'll be a travelling family for 4 (two adults and two 3-yr-olds). Does it really matter whether I book a intermediate or fullsize vehicle (i.e. would I get the same vehicle selection due to my Executive status?) I don't mind paying a little extra if there is truly a benefit.
I'm planning on making a rental reservation for 5/3/14 to 5/11/14 from HNL. The best prices I've found so far is on the Chase UR Mall - Intermediate ($345.26) and Fullsize ($379.42).
We'll be a travelling family for 4 (two adults and two 3-yr-olds). Does it really matter whether I book a intermediate or fullsize vehicle (i.e. would I get the same vehicle selection due to my Executive status?) I don't mind paying a little extra if there is truly a benefit.
Jan 29, 2014, 6:33 pm
#163
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, UA MP, National EE, Marriott Gold, Avis First, WS Rewards
Posts: 231
I have National Executive status from AMEX Platinum
I'm planning on making a rental reservation for 5/3/14 to 5/11/14 from HNL. The best prices I've found so far is on the Chase UR Mall - Intermediate ($345.26) and Fullsize ($379.42).
We'll be a travelling family for 4 (two adults and two 3-yr-olds). Does it really matter whether I book a intermediate or fullsize vehicle (i.e. would I get the same vehicle selection due to my Executive status?) I don't mind paying a little extra if there is truly a benefit.
I'm planning on making a rental reservation for 5/3/14 to 5/11/14 from HNL. The best prices I've found so far is on the Chase UR Mall - Intermediate ($345.26) and Fullsize ($379.42).
We'll be a travelling family for 4 (two adults and two 3-yr-olds). Does it really matter whether I book a intermediate or fullsize vehicle (i.e. would I get the same vehicle selection due to my Executive status?) I don't mind paying a little extra if there is truly a benefit.
Feb 21, 2014, 5:12 pm
#164
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: OAK
Programs: UA-Plat AS-MVPG
Posts: 198
Feb 22, 2014, 4:41 pm
#165
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: National Exec, HA Pualani Gold
Posts: 599
Picked up this morning (Saturday 2/22) -- before the booth opened. Had a minivan reserved since it was the cheapest, but "offered" to take something off ES or EA if they wanted to keep the single van on the lot for someone who needed it.
In the ES stalls were:
- 1x Dodge Challenger
- 3x Jeep Cherokee Latitudes
- 1x VW Tiguan
- 1x Nissan Maxima ('14)
In the EA stalls:
- 3x VW Passats (at least one was a '14)
- 1x Ford Fusion SE
At first, was told I needed to take the minivan (which was fine with me -- it was a brand new Caravan), but was then offered a car or SUV from ES or EA. I took a '14 Cherokee with 2K miles.
In the ES stalls were:
- 1x Dodge Challenger
- 3x Jeep Cherokee Latitudes
- 1x VW Tiguan
- 1x Nissan Maxima ('14)
In the EA stalls:
- 3x VW Passats (at least one was a '14)
- 1x Ford Fusion SE
At first, was told I needed to take the minivan (which was fine with me -- it was a brand new Caravan), but was then offered a car or SUV from ES or EA. I took a '14 Cherokee with 2K miles.