Cars at LAX
Apr 28, 2014, 7:56 pm
#526
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So I may be flying in for a long wkend (getting in Thursday) in a couple weeks, just regular Emerald Club member, what're the chances I may be able to score a convertible of some sort?
Apr 29, 2014, 1:09 am
#527
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Pretty damn good they always want people to upgrade.... Now the question is how much are you willing to pay for the upgrade?
Apr 29, 2014, 7:16 am
#528
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Even finding one in Executive Selection would be rare at LAX since there is demand for convertibles and people are willing to pay for the upgrade or book the class in the first place.
Apr 29, 2014, 7:32 am
#529
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I'm pretty sure he was asking his odds of finding a convertible on the Emerald Aisle... to which I would say fairly slim, especially with the PT Cruiser convertibles being long gone.
Even finding one in Executive Selection would be rare at LAX since there is demand for convertibles and people are willing to pay for the upgrade or book the class in the first place.
Even finding one in Executive Selection would be rare at LAX since there is demand for convertibles and people are willing to pay for the upgrade or book the class in the first place.
Apr 30, 2014, 3:35 am
#530
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I'm pretty sure he was asking his odds of finding a convertible on the Emerald Aisle... to which I would say fairly slim, especially with the PT Cruiser convertibles being long gone.
Even finding one in Executive Selection would be rare at LAX since there is demand for convertibles and people are willing to pay for the upgrade or book the class in the first place.
Even finding one in Executive Selection would be rare at LAX since there is demand for convertibles and people are willing to pay for the upgrade or book the class in the first place.
Apr 30, 2014, 3:36 am
#531
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No, you are coming during prime convertable weather, as I posted, if you want a convertable be ready to purchase an upgrade.
May 1, 2014, 6:39 am
#532
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Hi,
Does anyone know what Alamo/National have in their 2014 luxury fleet. Have booked a luxury car via Alamo UK on the gold package. Drive a BMW at home so was hoping for something similar or if not something with integrated NAV.
Got a fully loaded Jeep Cherokee when I last rented with Alamo at MCO.
Thanks in advance,
Does anyone know what Alamo/National have in their 2014 luxury fleet. Have booked a luxury car via Alamo UK on the gold package. Drive a BMW at home so was hoping for something similar or if not something with integrated NAV.
Got a fully loaded Jeep Cherokee when I last rented with Alamo at MCO.
Thanks in advance,
May 1, 2014, 7:50 am
#533
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Hi,
Does anyone know what Alamo/National have in their 2014 luxury fleet. Have booked a luxury car via Alamo UK on the gold package. Drive a BMW at home so was hoping for something similar or if not something with integrated NAV.
Got a fully loaded Jeep Cherokee when I last rented with Alamo at MCO.
Thanks in advance,
Does anyone know what Alamo/National have in their 2014 luxury fleet. Have booked a luxury car via Alamo UK on the gold package. Drive a BMW at home so was hoping for something similar or if not something with integrated NAV.
Got a fully loaded Jeep Cherokee when I last rented with Alamo at MCO.
Thanks in advance,
May 1, 2014, 7:54 am
#534
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The Impala and Lacrosse are PCAR. LCAR would be Lincoln MKZ, Cadillac ATS/CTS/XTS, and likely Infinity Q50 (even though it is officially a GXAR, I often see it in ER-LCAR). A base BMW 525 is possible to come across in LCAR, but not nearly as likely as the above.
May 1, 2014, 9:48 am
#535
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But it's times like these that I love @ LAX, because I know that when they get slammed and start running out of cars on the ES, they turn to a "bring everything you've got" strategy from downstairs. Sure enough, my patience paid off and a pair of lovely new (less than 3K mi.) black Mustang Convertibles appeared, dripping wet from the wash and headed straight for the ES.
So while the chances are pretty low they would stock the EA with convertibles... At least on the ES they aren't ZERO.
May 15, 2014, 3:05 pm
#537
Join Date: May 2010
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It pays to be Exec. Two days ago I arrived at LAX on a flight from cold and rainy ORD to a beautiful 80F evening in L.A. The ES was desolate, just a handful of cars and disappearing fast. Having a Premium reservation, I walked the aisles and the whole lot to see what was out there (not much, the Premium & Luxury sections were both empty).
But it's times like these that I love @ LAX, because I know that when they get slammed and start running out of cars on the ES, they turn to a "bring everything you've got" strategy from downstairs. Sure enough, my patience paid off and a pair of lovely new (less than 3K mi.) black Mustang Convertibles appeared, dripping wet from the wash and headed straight for the ES.
So while the chances are pretty low they would stock the EA with convertibles... At least on the ES they aren't ZERO.
But it's times like these that I love @ LAX, because I know that when they get slammed and start running out of cars on the ES, they turn to a "bring everything you've got" strategy from downstairs. Sure enough, my patience paid off and a pair of lovely new (less than 3K mi.) black Mustang Convertibles appeared, dripping wet from the wash and headed straight for the ES.
So while the chances are pretty low they would stock the EA with convertibles... At least on the ES they aren't ZERO.
My rule is I refuse to drive a minivan and won't take most SUVs (the no cargo cover is a deal breaker for me. I have too many coworkers who have been robbed...)
May 28, 2014, 11:30 am
#538
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Sunday before Memorial day in the afternoon, the ES was jam packed with almost any type of car you could want. There were sedans, SUVs, minivans. No more than 2 of any given model. We took a '14 Santa Fe. Nothing luxurious, but the worst thing there was a Journey and a couple of Altimas.
However, after returning, they charged me what looks like full rate for the vehicle, not my reserved weekend rate ($60 charged, instead of my $15 reservation). We'll see how customer service resolves this. Still waiting on a response.
However, after returning, they charged me what looks like full rate for the vehicle, not my reserved weekend rate ($60 charged, instead of my $15 reservation). We'll see how customer service resolves this. Still waiting on a response.
May 28, 2014, 12:07 pm
#539
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Sunday before Memorial day in the afternoon, the ES was jam packed with almost any type of car you could want. There were sedans, SUVs, minivans. No more than 2 of any given model. We took a '14 Santa Fe. Nothing luxurious, but the worst thing there was a Journey and a couple of Altimas.
However, after returning, they charged me what looks like full rate for the vehicle, not my reserved weekend rate ($60 charged, instead of my $15 reservation). We'll see how customer service resolves this. Still waiting on a response.
However, after returning, they charged me what looks like full rate for the vehicle, not my reserved weekend rate ($60 charged, instead of my $15 reservation). We'll see how customer service resolves this. Still waiting on a response.