Avis Car Rental partners with Delta Airlines to provide great deals linked to SkyMiles

The car rental group Avis and Delta airlines have got together to provide great deals on car rental fro frequent flyers. The aim is to create a one-stop shop for airline passengers to book their car rental when booking flights. This dual use will be rewarded by awarding bonus miles to customers.

Delta, based in Atlanta, recently commenced use of their greatly enhanced online reservation service. Delta’s SkyMiles members are now able to book other services when booking their flights. The services offered are the new car hire option, travel insurance and hotel accommodation. SkyMiles members who are the airlines frequent flyers will receive 1.000 bonus miles plus 1,000 Medallion Qualification Miles if they book a car hire through the new system or through a Delta Agency. This offer is to run until the 31st August 2007.

Jeff Robertson the Managing Director of SkyMiles stated, “Offering two quality rental car brands and a deep understanding of our customers, Avis Budget Group now adds greater value for millions of SkyMiles members through our preferred partnership,”

This alliance will offer customers generous incentives and will reward them when they use the services regularly. Up to 5,000 bonus miles can be earned with qualifying car rentals of three to ten days. Discounts of up to twenty five percent on car rental charges will also apply.

Avis Rent A Car and the Budget Rent A Car brands are owned and operated by Avis Budget Group Inc.

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