Generous Hertz deals with Virgin Flying Club and American Airlines

April 14, 2013 by Raffles
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Hertz is running a couple of decent promotions at the moment which are worth a look if you are planning to hire a car, either for business or over the May holiday weekends. The first promotion is for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, earning 2,000 miles per rental.  To quote from their email: Earn up to 2,000 [...]

Filed Under: American Airlines, Avis, Club Carlson, Hertz, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Is the new Avis / Avios promotion worth it?

February 8, 2013 by Raffles

If you are a British Airways Executive Club member, you probably received an email promoting a new special offer with Avis. Rent between 1 February and 17 March, and you will receive 6 Avios per £1 spent with a minimum of 1,000 Avios. There are, of course, conditions attached: minimum 3 day rental Group C car [...]

Filed Under: Avis, British Airways and BAEC

1,000 bonus Avios with an Avis rental

November 13, 2012 by Raffles

Avis is BA’s preferred choice of car hire partner.  There is even a dedicated website, www.avisba.com. Ironically, earning Avios from Avis is not as generous as it could be – some airlines offer 1,000 miles per rental.  BA only offers 500 Avios per rental (or more if you are a big spender, as it is [...]

Filed Under: Avis

Decent Club Carlson and Avis promotion

November 7, 2012 by Raffles

Club Carlson, the Radisson etc hotel loyalty scheme, has launched a decent long-term promotion with Avis.  See here for details. Until the end of 2013 (not 2012), you will earn 7,500 Club Carlson miles for a 3-day Avis rental.  Most parts of the world participate, but please take careful note of the geographic restrictions and [...]

Filed Under: Avis, Club Carlson

The updated guide to collecting Avios points from car rentals

October 19, 2012 by Raffles

For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines. It is less common in Europe, where you are more likely to fly to your location and then use taxis and public transport to get around. However, many of us still need the occasional car hire from time to time, and there [...]

Filed Under: Avis, BA American Express card, bmi and bmi MBNA cards, Club Carlson, Hertz, Hilton HHonors, Iberia Plus, Marriott Rewards, Miles & More, Starwood Preferred Guest, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Up to 3,000 Miles & More miles for Avis rentals

September 19, 2012 by Raffles

Miles & More has launched an Autumn promotion with Avis which could be very lucrative if you are in the habit of renting a car on a regular basis. Until 31st December, the miles earned in Miles & More from Avis rentals will grow as follows: 1st rental: 1,000 miles 2nd rental: 1,500 miles 3rd rental: [...]

Filed Under: Avis, Miles & More

Earning Avios from car rentals

June 5, 2012 by Raffles

(EDIT:  This post was updated in October 2012, click here to be taken to the new version.) For US frequent travellers, car rental is part of their regular travel routines.  It is less common in Europe, where you are more likely to fly to your location and then use taxis and public transport to get [...]

Filed Under: Avis, BA American Express card, bmi and bmi MBNA cards, Hertz, Iberia Plus