Avis becomes an Emirates Car Rental Partner for Skywards Members

Avis has announced a new three year agreement with Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, to become a car rental partner in its exclusive Skywards membership programme for frequent flyers. This will enable Skywards members to earn 500 Miles each time they rent with Avis by booking through www.avis.ch or by phoning 0848 81 18 18.

To celebrate the new partnership with Emirates, Avis is launching a Double Miles promotion, which will run from 1st April until 30 June 2007. During this time Skywards members can earn 1000 Miles1 each time they rent with Avis. For the duration of the launch promotion, Skywards members who rent with Avis will also be entered automatically into a prize draw2. The 10 lucky winners randomly drawn on 16 July 2007 will each receive 15,000 free Miles.

Brian LaBelle, Skywards’ Vice President, said: “Skywards is proud to announce its partnership with Avis, which will give Skywards members a great opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of car rental services. We aim to provide the very best in benefits for our members and this partnership further demonstrates our commitment.”

Simon Palethorpe, Group Commercial Director, Avis Europe says: “We are delighted to be a rental partner to Emirates, one of the most prestigious and fastest-growing airlines in the world. Emirates’ focus on providing its frequent flyers with the very highest level of service and benefits through the Skywards membership programme is closely aligned with Avis’ commitment to our customers.”

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1 Double Skywards Miles Promotion. Customers must quote their Skywards membership number and one of the following Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Numbers when reserving an Avis rental car. Blue Skywards members: O1772001, Silver Skywards members: O1772002, Gold Skywards members: O1772003. Rentals booked and completed between 1 April and 30 June 2007 are eligible for double Miles (1000 Miles per rental rather than the standard 500 Miles per rental). Skywards Miles cannot be exchanged for cash. Rentals booked on corporate and contracted rates are not eligible for Skywards Miles. For full terms and conditions visit www.skywards.com

2 Prize Draw. Skywards members who rent with Avis between 1 April and 30 June 2007 will be entered automatically into a prize draw to win 150,000 Miles. Customers must quote their Skywards membership number and one of the following Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Numbers when reserving an Avis rental car: Blue Skywards members: O1772001, Silver Skywards members: O1772002, Gold Skywards members: O1772003. Ten winners will be drawn randomly on 16 July 2007; each winner will be awarded with 15,000 Skywards Miles. Avis Prestige, Chauffeur Drive or Van rentals are not valid for entry to the prize draw. Rentals booked on corporate and contracted rates are not eligible for the promotion.

For full terms and conditions visit www.skywards.com.

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Avis Europe ist eine der führenden Autovermietungen in Europa, Afrika, dem tleren Osten und Asien, wo sie unter den weltweit bekannten Marken Avis und Budget pro Jahr mehr als 8 Millionen Kunden bedient. Avis betreibt ein weltweites Netz von über 5‘000 Mietstationen in mehr als 160 Ländern.

Im Rahmen ihres Engagements für einen optimalen Kundenservice bietet Avis das kostenlose Avis Preferred Programm an, den schnellsten und einfachsten Weg, ein Auto zu mieten. Das Programm beinhaltet unter anderem fertig vorbereitete Dokumente, spezielle Schalter für einen bevorzugten Service und eigene Avis Preferred Telefonnummern für Buchungen.

Avis Europe hat ebenfalls eine Reihe von weiteren Dienstleistungen entwickelt, die dazu dienen, den Kunden mehr Effizienz, Transparenz und Auswahl zu bieten. Zu diesen Dienstleistungen gehören unter anderem der leicht verständliche Avis Mietvertrag in acht Sprachen, der Vorauskauf des Treibstoffs, der Rapid Return Service und die Vermietung von Navigationsgeräten.

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