Oct 21, 2014, 10:19 am
Last edit by: SwisherTown
Enrollment link: http://united.com/hertzstatus
Overview
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/pro...ertz-faqs.aspx
CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the airline is expanding its partnership with Hertz to offer elevated travel benefits to members of the airline's MileagePlus loyalty program, at Hertz and its Dollar and Thrifty brands become United's exclusive car rental partners beginning Nov. 1. Special perks are also in store for MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus Card members.
MileagePlus members who book with Hertz may earn the following per rental:
Travelers who reserve car rentals before Nov. 1 will accrue the higher level of benefits available if they pick up their vehicle on or after Nov. 1.
Elite Benefits
Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, 2015, MileagePlus Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members and primary MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus Card members may sign up for complimentary Hertz President's Circle status in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program, with benefits that include:
Overview
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/pro...ertz-faqs.aspx
CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the airline is expanding its partnership with Hertz to offer elevated travel benefits to members of the airline's MileagePlus loyalty program, at Hertz and its Dollar and Thrifty brands become United's exclusive car rental partners beginning Nov. 1. Special perks are also in store for MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus Card members.
MileagePlus members who book with Hertz may earn the following per rental:
1,250 miles – MileagePlus Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members;
1,000 miles – MileagePlus Premier Gold and Premier Silver members;
750 miles – Primary cardmembers of MileagePlus credit cards from Chase; or
500 miles – MileagePlus general members.
MileagePlus members will continue to receive discounts when they book Hertz car rentals via United.com.
Members renting with Dollar and Thrifty will still earn 50 miles per day for rentals of one to four days and 500 miles for rentals five days or longer.1,000 miles – MileagePlus Premier Gold and Premier Silver members;
750 miles – Primary cardmembers of MileagePlus credit cards from Chase; or
500 miles – MileagePlus general members.
MileagePlus members will continue to receive discounts when they book Hertz car rentals via United.com.
Travelers who reserve car rentals before Nov. 1 will accrue the higher level of benefits available if they pick up their vehicle on or after Nov. 1.
Elite Benefits
Additionally, beginning Jan. 1, 2015, MileagePlus Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members and primary MileagePlus Club and Presidential Plus Card members may sign up for complimentary Hertz President's Circle status in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program, with benefits that include:
Confirmed availability of standard-equipment economy through full-size, four-door vehicles in the United States and Canada, with a minimum 48-hour advance reservation; and
Confirmed one-car-class upgrade availability at all participating locations in the United States and Canada and select European locations.
Questions/discussion of Hertz's Gold Plus Rewards program or specific rental locations should be directed to that forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz-gold-plus-rewards-423/Confirmed one-car-class upgrade availability at all participating locations in the United States and Canada and select European locations.
New deal provides elite status, increased earning with Hertz {Enrollment link active}
Jan 16, 2015, 6:31 am
#243
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Just outside Big D, or many other places in big metal tubes
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Posts: 1,334
So from reports that have come in thus far, it appears to take up to 2 calendar weeks to get the upgrades with Hertz after signing up.
So far, those reporting have all been upgraded to President's Circle. We have yet to hear from anyone who upgraded to Five Star Status. Are there any of you out there?
So far, those reporting have all been upgraded to President's Circle. We have yet to hear from anyone who upgraded to Five Star Status. Are there any of you out there?
Jan 16, 2015, 7:08 am
#244
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Hilton: Diamond;Kimpton: ?? ; Omni: Black; Avis: First; Hertz: Five Star
Posts: 656
So from reports that have come in thus far, it appears to take up to 2 calendar weeks to get the upgrades with Hertz after signing up.
So far, those reporting have all been upgraded to President's Circle. We have yet to hear from anyone who upgraded to Five Star Status. Are there any of you out there?
So far, those reporting have all been upgraded to President's Circle. We have yet to hear from anyone who upgraded to Five Star Status. Are there any of you out there?
Jan 16, 2015, 7:43 am
#245
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 285
Pulled from the United / Hertz enrollment site.
Hertz President’s Circle® status for:
Primary Cardmembers of the United MileagePlus Club and United MileagePlus Presidential Plus℠ Cards
MileagePlus members with Premier® Platinum status or higher
Hertz Five Star® status for:
MileagePlus Premier Silver and Premier Gold members
Hertz President’s Circle® status for:
Primary Cardmembers of the United MileagePlus Club and United MileagePlus Presidential Plus℠ Cards
MileagePlus members with Premier® Platinum status or higher
Hertz Five Star® status for:
MileagePlus Premier Silver and Premier Gold members
Jan 16, 2015, 8:55 am
#247
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
My status updated to President's Circle overnight 
tho according to http://united.com/hertzstatus, I'm still being processed 
tho according to http://united.com/hertzstatus, I'm still being processed
Jan 16, 2015, 9:01 am
#248
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Gold
Posts: 828
My status updated to President's Circle overnight tho according to http://united.com/hertzstatus, I'm still being processed
tho according to http://united.com/hertzstatus, I'm still being processed
Jan 16, 2015, 9:24 am
#249
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Hilton: Diamond;Kimpton: ?? ; Omni: Black; Avis: First; Hertz: Five Star
Posts: 656
Pulled from the United / Hertz enrollment site.
Hertz President’s Circle® status for:
Primary Cardmembers of the United MileagePlus Club and United MileagePlus Presidential Plus℠ Cards
MileagePlus members with Premier® Platinum status or higher
Hertz Five Star® status for:
MileagePlus Premier Silver and Premier Gold members
Hertz President’s Circle® status for:
Primary Cardmembers of the United MileagePlus Club and United MileagePlus Presidential Plus℠ Cards
MileagePlus members with Premier® Platinum status or higher
Hertz Five Star® status for:
MileagePlus Premier Silver and Premier Gold members
But note that Platinum also gets Hertz PC.
Jan 16, 2015, 2:10 pm
#250
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAS
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hertz President's Circle, Uber Platinum
Posts: 116
Made an Avis reservation while waiting for Hertz not sure who to use
Qualified for mine by having a Presidential Plus MC. Finally got my status.
I've got an upcoming rental next week.
Avis - Standard, will get 800 AA miles (because of Avis/AA 4X miles promo)
Hertz - Intermediate, will get 1000 UA miles (because I'm UA Silver).
Prices are within pennies of each other. AA and UA miles are of equal value to me. So it comes down to:
I'm leaning toward Hertz because I'll get a slight rewards advantage now, a larger advantage after the Avis promotion ends, and enough Hertz reward points to earn a few free rental days per year. Of course I'm playing into United/Hertz's hand, since that is exactly what they're trying to accomplish. I suppose I'm okay with that if it is a win/win.
Feedback appreciated.
I've got an upcoming rental next week.
Avis - Standard, will get 800 AA miles (because of Avis/AA 4X miles promo)
Hertz - Intermediate, will get 1000 UA miles (because I'm UA Silver).
Prices are within pennies of each other. AA and UA miles are of equal value to me. So it comes down to:
I'm leaning toward Hertz because I'll get a slight rewards advantage now, a larger advantage after the Avis promotion ends, and enough Hertz reward points to earn a few free rental days per year. Of course I'm playing into United/Hertz's hand, since that is exactly what they're trying to accomplish. I suppose I'm okay with that if it is a win/win.
Feedback appreciated.
Jan 16, 2015, 2:36 pm
#251
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Just outside Big D, or many other places in big metal tubes
Programs: WN Rpd.Rwrds, AA, was longtime CO very top Elite tier, Overentitled UA Lifetime 1K (since 2012)
Posts: 1,334
Qualified for mine by having a Presidential Plus MC. Finally got my status.
I've got an upcoming rental next week.
Avis - Standard, will get 800 AA miles (because of Avis/AA 4X miles promo)
Hertz - Intermediate, will get 1000 UA miles (because I'm UA Silver).
Prices are within pennies of each other. AA and UA miles are of equal value to me. So it comes down to:
I'm leaning toward Hertz because I'll get a slight rewards advantage now, a larger advantage after the Avis promotion ends, and enough Hertz reward points to earn a few free rental days per year. Of course I'm playing into United/Hertz's hand, since that is exactly what they're trying to accomplish. I suppose I'm okay with that if it is a win/win.
Feedback appreciated.
I've got an upcoming rental next week.
Avis - Standard, will get 800 AA miles (because of Avis/AA 4X miles promo)
Hertz - Intermediate, will get 1000 UA miles (because I'm UA Silver).
Prices are within pennies of each other. AA and UA miles are of equal value to me. So it comes down to:
I'm leaning toward Hertz because I'll get a slight rewards advantage now, a larger advantage after the Avis promotion ends, and enough Hertz reward points to earn a few free rental days per year. Of course I'm playing into United/Hertz's hand, since that is exactly what they're trying to accomplish. I suppose I'm okay with that if it is a win/win.
Feedback appreciated.
From the Hertz Website:
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five Star
A Preferred Level of Service - Now earned with only 7 rentals annually. The more you rent, the better the benefits you’ll receive:
•One-car-class upgrades (subject to availability)
•10% bonus on Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® Points (not on airline miles)
•675 Rewards Points after every 15 qualifying rentals
•Plus, all Gold member benefits
A midsize for 2 free weekend rental days is 1100 Hertz points, and is not always available at All locations, Hertz sometimes runs some special offers on their website for weekend rentals.
Last edited by mkr; Jan 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm Reason: replace President's Circle Info with Five Star
Jan 16, 2015, 3:05 pm
#252
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAS
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Spire, Hertz President's Circle, Uber Platinum
Posts: 116
Additionally I'll earn 675 Hertz points after 15 rentals. (hertz.com does say "qualifying rentals," but never defines the term).
What I want to do is earn 15,000 UA miles and 675 Hertz points for every 15 rentals. The Hertz points aren't rewarded for the individual rentals, all of which will earn UA miles.
Can I do this?
Jan 16, 2015, 4:19 pm
#254
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Just outside Big D, or many other places in big metal tubes
Programs: WN Rpd.Rwrds, AA, was longtime CO very top Elite tier, Overentitled UA Lifetime 1K (since 2012)
Posts: 1,334
It is my interpretation that I'll earn 1000 miles per rental (which will bump to 1250 at some point if I earn a higher level of UA status).
Additionally I'll earn 675 Hertz points after 15 rentals. (hertz.com does say "qualifying rentals," but never defines the term).
What I want to do is earn 15,000 UA miles and 675 Hertz points for every 15 rentals. The Hertz points aren't rewarded for the individual rentals, all of which will earn UA miles.
Can I do this?
Additionally I'll earn 675 Hertz points after 15 rentals. (hertz.com does say "qualifying rentals," but never defines the term).
What I want to do is earn 15,000 UA miles and 675 Hertz points for every 15 rentals. The Hertz points aren't rewarded for the individual rentals, all of which will earn UA miles.
Can I do this?
Jan 16, 2015, 4:23 pm
#255
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Hilton: Diamond;Kimpton: ?? ; Omni: Black; Avis: First; Hertz: Five Star
Posts: 656
And is that the only way he will earn Hertz points if he selects UA miles?