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efpub
July 09, 2021
National does offer a large number of corporate discount programs for large corporate customers that can drop their rates drastically (such as from $200 per day to $67 per day, for example). A good number of these are also available to employees not traveling on company business but also on leisure reservations, so it’s worth asking at work if they have any national agreement number you can use. American Express Platinum cardholders can also register an agreement number, although it doesn’t tend to offer those large discounts. Lastly, some of these corporate agreements do not allow the user to earn frequent flyer miles, so if that’s the case, make sure you’ve selected to earn National credits for each rental, to make sure you don’t end up with neither.
Dana
October 11, 2022
National no longer guarantees a car within 24 hours at the executive elite level. As a member with this status, I was very upset to learn they got rid of this benefit mid-year without saying anything as I was unable to book a car a week out, let alone 24 hours out. National’s quality has gone down drastically this year.
Chris
January 20, 2023
Can confirm, National canceled the 24-hr guaranteed car perk for Exec Elite.
robert keplinger
April 08, 2023
Can you trade in additional free days to get a truck one way?
Chris Hassan
April 10, 2023
Free days can be used on 1-way trips, which makes them very valuable. If there is a truck in the Executive Aisle, you could take that for no extra charge.
Brad
July 13, 2023
I booked a “luxury” selection. Will I be able to use the executive aisle to select my car?
Jarrod West
July 13, 2023
Hi Brad,
Sadly no, not unless you also have Emerald Club elite status.
T T
August 31, 2023
In Kona Hawaii I’ve booked a car (Oct 2023) using corporate acct with executive level membership, there doesn’t appear to be emerald aisle service at that airport KOA, so does that mean I can’t choose my vehicle? Will I need to make another reservation with upgraded cost for a larger car?
Jarrod West
September 05, 2023
Hi TT,
If the airport does not offer Emerald/Executive Aisle then it is unlikely that you would be able to choose your own card. If you contact National though they might be able to offer alternative accommodations for you given your status.
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