Reply To: Pros and cons of renting in USA with Avis / Amex Plat vs Avis / BA

[Alan T]

Once thing I have noticed is I don’t get any Avios, despite my BAEC info being in my profile etc, if I book directly with Avis using my Amex Plat Status, and have been turned down in post claiming too.

Whist I do get Avios if I go via BA directly (rubbish cancellation policy as via BAH) or the BA/Avis website, plus I still get my Pres Club privileges. However, there are sometimes rate differences depending which route you take to book, so I tend to balance that in the cost benefit analysis comparison.

And I notice today, unless I indicate no BAEC status, BA/Avis website is showing no availability for a rental I have later this year, but at least the price is consistent currently.