Dec 7, 2021, 2:47 pm
Last edit by: dav3d
From narvik (post 40):
To enroll: https://avisstatus.mileageplus.com/
(You will need: Mileage Plus Number, Avis Wizard Number)
United Avis Discount Portal: cars.united.com/avisbudget
Avis President's Club Status
Qualification: United MileagePlus members with Premier Platinum and higher status, as well as primary Cardmembers of the United ClubSM Infinite Card, UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Card, United ClubSM Business Card, and UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Business Card qualify to enroll for Avis Presidents Club status in countries where the Avis elite status is available. Enrollment for Presidents Club status is required, and the status will be in effect up to 7 business days after enrollment and acceptance. MileagePlus members who hold trial Premier status with MileagePlus, including without limitation because of a MileagePlus Premier status match challenge program, are not eligible for status with Avis through this offer.
Benefits:
Qualification: United MileagePlus members with Premier Silver or Premier Gold status qualify to enroll for Avis Preferred Plus status in countries where the Avis elite status is available. Enrollment for Avis Preferred Plus status is required, and such status will be in effect up to 7 business days after enrollment and acceptance. MileagePlus members who hold trial Premier status in MileagePlus, including without limitation because of a MileagePlus Premier status match challenge program are not eligible for status with Avis through this offer.
Benefits:
To enroll: https://avisstatus.mileageplus.com/
(You will need: Mileage Plus Number, Avis Wizard Number)
United Avis Discount Portal: cars.united.com/avisbudget
Avis President's Club Status
Qualification: United MileagePlus members with Premier Platinum and higher status, as well as primary Cardmembers of the United ClubSM Infinite Card, UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Card, United ClubSM Business Card, and UnitedSM Presidential PlusSM Business Card qualify to enroll for Avis Presidents Club status in countries where the Avis elite status is available. Enrollment for Presidents Club status is required, and the status will be in effect up to 7 business days after enrollment and acceptance. MileagePlus members who hold trial Premier status with MileagePlus, including without limitation because of a MileagePlus Premier status match challenge program, are not eligible for status with Avis through this offer.
Benefits:
- Start your journey with a double upgrade - whenever it's available.
- Guaranteed car every time.
- Dedicated President's Club number for reservations and customer support.
- Accelerate your rewards by opting into Avis Preferred Points. Receive 50% more points for every dollar you spend.
Qualification: United MileagePlus members with Premier Silver or Premier Gold status qualify to enroll for Avis Preferred Plus status in countries where the Avis elite status is available. Enrollment for Avis Preferred Plus status is required, and such status will be in effect up to 7 business days after enrollment and acceptance. MileagePlus members who hold trial Premier status in MileagePlus, including without limitation because of a MileagePlus Premier status match challenge program are not eligible for status with Avis through this offer.
Benefits:
- Receive complimentary upgrades (whenever available)
- Earn 25%-50% more points for every qualifying dollar you spend
- Use a special Avis Preferred Plus number for reservations and customer service support
United and Avis ink new partnership
Feb 11, 2023, 1:40 pm
#196
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Plt, FB Silver
Posts: 851
I am currently between jobs so I have had a lot of time on my hands. I am a Premier Platinum and I eventually got the status match to President's Club. I went between the premier benefits page on the United Website and the Avis site. On the United Website you to 1. "My United" 2. "View my member benefits. scroll down until 3. "View All Benefits then 4. "See full benefits" and 5. click on "Complimentary Avis Elite Status" and then go from there. It was pretty confusing but when I go to the Avis site now it shows I have the status. It is not really smooth or too obvious but it does work!!!
PS I did this on my laptop not the app.
PS I did this on my laptop not the app.
Entering Year 2 of trying to make this work....
Feb 18, 2023, 1:41 am
#197
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 144
The biggest difference for me in not using Avis is that I really like picking any car at Hertz. Yes, Avis you skip the line, but cars are assigned spots. I like the random of what Ill get at Hertz. Also FWIW, I was able to status match to National, which also has the pick any car option. I will keep using Hertz as long as I can find a way to keep PC. Im going to go back through emails and see if I also got that extension.
However, my trip this week into SAT wasn't the greatest experience. Tried to exchange a car and it failed, then when I tried to exit using the QR code, it failed. Only one employee at the preferred kiosk in the garage and nobody at the exit booths. By the time I got someone, the exchange had actually gone through so I had the wrong car. Ugh.
Feb 18, 2023, 8:04 am
#198
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London & Sonoma CA
Programs: UA 1K, MM *G for life, BAEC Gold
Posts: 10,233
I dont like how Avis pre-assigns cars, which usually dont match what I reserve. I always rent in the SF Bay Area so generally I need a sedan to avoid break-ins (uncovered trunk areas are a magnet to thieves) but Aviis will often assign a SUV. But my latest rental I needed to carry some furniture but I got assigned a Charger, something I would never want. Hertz PC is so much better for me.
The poster above who said that you can change cars in the Avis app must be lucky as my app always errors out.
The poster above who said that you can change cars in the Avis app must be lucky as my app always errors out.
Feb 20, 2023, 9:12 am
#199
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,241
Yeah my one experience in GSO was terrible. I was along for the ride on someone else's booking and when we landed there was only 1 person at the desk, so 1 line, and it took like an hour for them to process like 4 parties of people. Would definitely rather fly into RDU and just rent there even if I had to go to Greensboro.
Feb 20, 2023, 12:11 pm
#200
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 5,030
The biggest difference for me in not using Avis is that I really like picking any car at Hertz. Yes, Avis you skip the line, but cars are assigned spots. I like the random of what I’ll get at Hertz. Also FWIW, I was able to status match to National, which also has the pick any car option. I will keep using Hertz as long as I can find a way to keep PC. I’m going to go back through emails and see if I also got that extension.
Feb 20, 2023, 3:00 pm
#201
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London & Sonoma CA
Programs: UA 1K, MM *G for life, BAEC Gold
Posts: 10,233
So just booked an Avis rental for next month. Being a UK resident, I have to use Avis.co.uk for the relevant insurance. Avis doesnt list UA as a mileage partner at all (some 30 airlines are offered, including Continental, but not UA). So chose Avios but still benefit from the UA status. Bizarre.
Feb 20, 2023, 5:54 pm
#202
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,044
I dont like how Avis pre-assigns cars, which usually dont match what I reserve. I always rent in the SF Bay Area so generally I need a sedan to avoid break-ins (uncovered trunk areas are a magnet to thieves) but Aviis will often assign a SUV. But my latest rental I needed to carry some furniture but I got assigned a Charger, something I would never want. Hertz PC is so much better for me.
The poster above who said that you can change cars in the Avis app must be lucky as my app always errors out.
The poster above who said that you can change cars in the Avis app must be lucky as my app always errors out.
May 22, 2023, 4:27 pm
#203
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CLE (mostly)
Programs: UA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Mlife Gold, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 823
Thanks for your suggestions. This process takes me to the same "AvisStatus.united.com" webpage that gives me an error about mismatched demographics. As far as I can tell, all of my demographics match. Chase reps suggest calling Avis or United. Avis reps are truly clueless about this; UA reps are much more willing to help but don't seem to have a good solution. After 45 minutes trying to explain the situation to a UA agent yesterday, she suggested I send screenshots of my Avis profile and the error message from the UA site to mileageplus.united.com . We'll see if someone there can help.
Entering Year 2 of trying to make this work....
Entering Year 2 of trying to make this work....
The avisstatus.mileageplus.com site tells me "Our records indicate that you are already enjoying this status with Avis. Please visit the Avis website to verify your status."
The Avis website shows nothing but the basic "Preferred" membership.
Avis Customer Service tells me "Your profile doesn't show a pending/prior status match" and to talk to UA.
UA Premier Desk can't tell me anything about the program whatsoever for either agent I've talked to about this.
I'm about at my wit's end with this benefit :/
May 22, 2023, 5:52 pm
#204
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA Plt, FB Silver
Posts: 851
Did you ever get a resolution to this? I've been trying to get it to work since I hit Plat in July.
The avisstatus.mileageplus.com site tells me "Our records indicate that you are already enjoying this status with Avis. Please visit the Avis website to verify your status."
The Avis website shows nothing but the basic "Preferred" membership.
Avis Customer Service tells me "Your profile doesn't show a pending/prior status match" and to talk to UA.
UA Premier Desk can't tell me anything about the program whatsoever for either agent I've talked to about this.
I'm about at my wit's end with this benefit :/
The avisstatus.mileageplus.com site tells me "Our records indicate that you are already enjoying this status with Avis. Please visit the Avis website to verify your status."
The Avis website shows nothing but the basic "Preferred" membership.
Avis Customer Service tells me "Your profile doesn't show a pending/prior status match" and to talk to UA.
UA Premier Desk can't tell me anything about the program whatsoever for either agent I've talked to about this.
I'm about at my wit's end with this benefit :/
Jun 13, 2023, 7:14 pm
#206
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,764
May 10, 2024, 9:26 am
#208
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,680
I just recently realize the partnership provides additional miles when renting as UA elite. My recent rental posted as 500 miles. Who do I hit up (UA or Avis/Budget) for the additional bonus?
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 11, 2024, 3:08 pm
#209
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 88
The additional miles show up separately after a delay. I think it usually takes a week or two for me.