Avis Budget Group Becomes Exclusive Car Rental Partner for JetBlue
January 12 2016 - 10:00AM
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today announced that it is now
the exclusive car rental partner of JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and
JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty rewards program. The partnership enables
Avis Budget Group to promote its Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental
and Payless Car Rental brands, products and services as well as
money-saving offers directly to JetBlue customers and TrueBlue
members. TrueBlue members have the opportunity to earn 100 TrueBlue
points per day when renting a vehicle for five days or less; those
with Mosaic status can earn 200 TrueBlue points per day on rentals
of up to five days.
In celebration of the exclusive partnership, now through
February 29, 2016, TrueBlue members will receive additional
benefits when they rent a vehicle with Avis or Budget. TrueBlue
members who rent an Avis vehicle can save up to 35 percent, earn
600 bonus points on rentals of three or more days and receive a
complimentary upgrade. TrueBlue members who choose Budget for their
transportation needs can save up to 30 percent, earn triple bonus
points per day on rentals of two or more days and receive a
complimentary upgrade. For full terms and conditions of this
promotion, visit www.avis.com/jetbluetrue and
www.budget.com/jetbluetrue.
“Our car rental brands appeal to the wide range of customers
that JetBlue serves,” said Stephen Wright, senior vice president of
sales and marketing, Avis Budget Group. “Those looking for
world-class premium service receive that and more at Avis; those
who appreciate great value rent from Budget; and those seeking a
no-frills car rental will be well-served by Payless. We’re thrilled
to be the exclusive car rental provider for JetBlue and enhance
their customers’ travel experience.”
Avis, Budget and Payless are featured on JetBlue’s online
booking channel located at www.jetblue.com so that travelers can
conveniently make car rental reservations when purchasing airline
tickets. In addition, Avis and Budget are featured in other
channels, including:
- JetBlue Getaways: Avis and Budget are listed
on the JetBlue Getaways website so that leisure travelers can
conveniently book flights and rental vehicles as part of bundled
vacation packages.
- Blue Inc.: Avis and Budget are being
exclusively promoted on JetBlue’s online booking tool and rewards
program, designed for small and mid-sized businesses.
- Call transfer program: Car rental is included
as a convenient call transfer option for JetBlue customers booking
by phone, so that they can easily make a car rental reservation
directly with Avis or Budget.
- Corporate travel program: JetBlue employees
will have access to quality, well-maintained rental vehicles around
the globe, including premium service with Avis and the great value
of Budget. Crewmembers pay a contracted rate on business
rentals and will receive discounts on leisure rentals.
About Avis Budget GroupAvis Budget Group, Inc.
is a leading global provider of vehicle rental services, both
through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 10,000
rental locations in approximately 175 countries around the world,
and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s leading car
sharing network, with more than 950,000 members. Avis Budget Group
operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe
and Australia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in
other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately
30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More
information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
About JetBlue JetBlue is New York’s Hometown
Airline™, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando and San
Juan. JetBlue carries more than 32 million customers a year to 95
cities in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America with an average of
900 daily flights. For more information please visit
JetBlue.com.
Contacts:
Avis Budget Group
Alice Pereira
(973) 496-3916
PR@avisbudget.com
JetBlue Corporate Communications
(718) 709-3089
corpcomm@jetblue.com
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