A couple of weeks ago, we learned that SkyTeam is making an...interesting choice in introducing a new member to their "airline" alliance: Hertz. While I'm hoping this means flying cars become part of their Ultimate Series fleet, I have a feeling that…
I appreciate when companies get creative with their partnerships, and go beyond what you'd traditionally expect. This is something we've seen in general with travel brands, and it's great for consumers. For example, airlines realize that if you fly a…
For nearly three years now United has been running what I have argued is the best -- and most gameable -- car rental promo out there. In short, it has awarded up to 2,750 United miles for each Hertz car rental at airport locations, which was pretty awesome.…
United has had a long running promotion where you can earn a pile of miles for each Hertz rental car you book via the United website. I think it started in 2015 and has been repeatedly extended pretty much ever since. Apparently it's a good deal for…
United has been offering shiploads of bonus miles for renting cars with Hertz for the past couple of years. It's arguably the best rental car promotion out there, and offers up to 2,750 United miles for even a one day rental. That's incredible. The problem…
Eclipse mania is sweeping the nation from coast-to-coast. Or at least in every city, town, or map dot near or within the 70-mile wide path of totality. Businesses fortunate enough to be located along that strip of land are having their moment in the…
United has been running a really good promotion for renting cars with Hertz for quite a while. In fact, I'd say it's the most lucrative offer out there for short term car rentals, since Premier 1K and Global Services members can earn 2,750 miles per…
Daily Getaways is back this year, which is a five week promotion intended to promote US tourism. It offers opportunities to purchase discounted hotel points and travel packages. Today marks the second to last day of the 2017 program. Daily Getaways packages…
I don't rent cars all that often, but when I do, I like do earn shiploads of miles. Like enough miles that the car rental ends up being practically free. As crazy as it sounds, this is actually possible thanks to a partnership between United and Hertz…
My preferred car rental company is National. As an Executive member, I get to choose from a special aisle where more often than not I'm able to find a minivan, SUV, or some other monstrous vehicle for our family. And as I've said before, the key to traveling…
