Hertz to become the first non-airline member of the SkyTeam alliance

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This is, I think, a world exclusive. I was with Caroline Simmerman, the Hertz Europe partnerships director, at a reception in Amsterdam last night and she told our group that Hertz has just agreed a deal to become the first ‘non-airline member’ of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

It isn’t quite clear how this will work. All 20 SkyTeam airlines will, presumably, now offer miles via Hertz although this is unlikely to be exclusive given existing deals. There was no indication of whether you could match SkyTeam status to Hertz status although I would imagine it is likely.

A full announcement is coming soon where we will find out the full details.

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Hertz and Gold Plus Rewards, SkyTeam alliance partners

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MP says:

15 Oct15 October 08:33

OT: Amex Shop Small is December

When checking my Amex account today, I was served the message below:

Get ready to Shop Small and enjoy £5 statement credits when you spend £10 or more in one transaction at participating small businesses between 1 – 16 December 2018. You can enrol in the offer from 1 Nov 2018. To find participating small businesses click here. Terms apply*.
Derek says:

15 Oct15 October 08:35

Re Marriott Game. In the rules it lists availability of each prize and odds of winning. The 50pts instant win has 75,000 per day and a 1:2 chance of winning… down to 20,000 pts for 16 winners per day at odds of 1:9,698.

There are also 6 x 4night stays Instant wins over 29 named properties. All Instant prizes have a quoted Approximate Retail Value, with the 50pts stated as $0.45
JJ says:

15 Oct15 October 08:41

OT but Marriott related:
I have tried twice to do a Marriott “Refer-A-Friend” in order to set up an account for Mrs JJ. She has heard nothing from Marriott. Is it still operating or have referrals gone as part of the merger?
The reason for doing this is to try to get enough points to credit to United Mileage Plus in order to save a rapidly expiring balance. Any alternative ideas gratefully received…
- Rob says:
  
  15 Oct15 October 08:51
  
  Takes at least 12 hours for the email to arrive.
  - Mr. AC says:
    
    15 Oct15 October 08:58
    
    Same problem, and the email is nowhere to be seen for over 3 days… I assume the form is broken post merger.
  - JJ says:
    
    15 Oct15 October 13:08
    
    Thanks Rob, nothing has turned up so I guess referrals are on the back burner while the merger IT is sorted.
    - Rob says:
      
      15 Oct15 October 17:09
      
      They often end up in spam when I do them for readers.
      
      Remember this offer is currently better – https://headforpoints.com/2018/09/18/free-hotel-night-new-marriott-rewards-members-two-stays/
    - Relaxo says:
      
      15 Oct15 October 19:37
      
      Referral emails will definitely be in your spam box….3/3 times experienced this.
Kim Champion says:

15 Oct15 October 08:51

I am in Laos at the moment and have had two goes at the competition. It wouldn’t let me try earlier today saying I had already tried today. I guess that was US time. It clearly says when you finish – come back tomorrow for another try.
- guesswho2000 says:
  
  15 Oct15 October 11:50
  
  I had the same yesterday, not sure what time it rolled over, but late afternoon AEST I was able to try again.
marcw says:

15 Oct15 October 09:31

OT easyJet and CEDR: I recently opened a case against easyJet denying EC261 compensation. CEDR stated they will provide an initial assessment within 15 working days. The deadline was last Friday, and I haven’t heard back from them.
Has anyone had any previous experience with CEDR?
Thanks!
- Graham WalshWalsh says:
  
  15 Oct15 October 13:30
  
  Yes I have with easyJet and them. All went fine. Just log back in and make a comment maybe to jog them on.
  - marcw says:
    
    15 Oct15 October 17:37
    
    Thanks Graham. I´ve commented, let´s see whether they say anything!
mr dee says:

15 Oct15 October 09:34

Seems like I got lucky with the 3k points on the Marriott game first time, sad can’t play and win every day
Londoner says:

15 Oct15 October 09:49

Was looking at an ex-US First class redemption to Scandinavia recently, and it showed £ 150 in total taxes. Change of plans sent me over Mexico on the way home, which was around £ 200 in taxes.

It might be the same for AMS or other short flights from the US, making it possible to save £ 1.000 per person, less the expenses for positioning flights. Adds some hassle if the final destination is London though, but will give access to CCR before the onwards flight.
Max says:

15 Oct15 October 09:56

I really can’t see how hertz will be part of Skyteam – more likely an associate type member where flyers can book car hire with a dedicated PC code or at the very most similar to Avis with BA.