LONDON, Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global
(NYSE: HTZ) has become the exclusive car rental service provider of
Hong Kong-based international
carrier Cathay Pacific, following the signing of a two-year
agreement between the companies. As part of the agreement, the car
rental company has launched a specifically-created Hertz, Dollar
and Thrifty website to provide Cathay Pacific's passengers with
convenient access to a broad range of vehicles and offers at around
10,000 locations globally. In addition Cathay Pacific passengers
will now receive an automatic 5% discount on Hertz Rent a Car basic
car rental globally.
"Becoming the exclusive car rental service provider of Cathay
Pacific is a significant milestone in our longstanding partnership
with the airline," said Eoin
MacNeill, Vice President, Hertz Asia Pacific. "The new,
exclusive multibrand website we have launched for Cathay Pacific's
passengers will enable them to find the car rental service that
best suits their needs in just a few clicks. It is an honour for us
to continue to grow our relationship with such a prominent carrier,
which, like us, is strongly committed to excellence in customer
service. We are looking forward to continuing to offer Asia Miles members exclusive benefits and to
serve all Cathay Pacific passengers looking for convenience and
reliable options when renting a car."
Roberto Abbondio, Managing Director, Cathay Pacific Holidays,
said: "At Cathay Pacific, we care about our passengers' experience
at every stage of their journey – from the moment they visit our
website to make their booking, until they reach their destination
and beyond – and our exciting new partnership with Hertz Global
underlines our commitment to a 'Life Well Travelled.' Providing our
customers with more choice and convenience beyond our award-winning
flying experience is very important to us and we are delighted to
be teaming up with Hertz Global, a company that has built a
well-earned reputation for world-class customer service."
To celebrate the new agreement, Hertz Global has launched
time-limited discounts of up to 20% on basic car rental for Cathay
Pacific's passengers renting with Hertz at participating locations
in the U.S, Canada, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and Asia. In order to benefit from the promotion,
passengers need to book their Hertz vehicle before January 31, 2017 and collect it between
January 1, 2017 and March 31, 2017. In addition, members of
Asia Miles, Cathay Pacific's
frequent flyer program, will also earn up to 2,000 extra miles for
every qualifying rental. Specific terms and conditions
apply*.
This new agreement is the extension of the longstanding
partnership between Hertz and Cathay Pacific's frequent flyer
program Asia Miles. Members of
Asia Miles will continue to earn up
to 500 Asia Miles and receive a 10% discount on basic car rental
when renting with Hertz.
Additionally, on top of enjoying a 10% discount and Asia Miles earning capabilities when renting
with Hertz, Green and Silver members of the airline's Marco Polo
Club will receive a complimentary one car class upgrade. Marco Polo
Club Gold and Diamond members will be also entitled to the 10%
discount off the basic car rental price on vehicles from Hertz's
Prestige and Fun Collections, and to a two car class upgrade at no
extra cost, subject to availability. Specific terms and conditions
apply**.
*Terms & Conditions of the launch promotion
- Offers are valid on the Hertz Rent a Car brand only.
- Offers are valid on leisure retail rates for bookings made
online at
http://www.hertzmultibrand.com/cathaypacific/specialoffers.aspx
from now until 31 January 2017 for
pickups at participating locations from 1 January to 31 March 2017.
- Participating locations in Europe: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain Mainland and UK.
- Participating locations in Asia: Brunei,
Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
- Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to
reservation pick-up time (48 hours for rentals in Asia).
- CDP# 2116572 (for discount) and/or PC# 203317 and Asia Miles/ Marco Polo Club membership number
(for bonus miles) must be quoted when making the reservation
- Offers are subject to a minimum 3 days rental.
- Offers are valid on all car groups in USA, Canada and Asia; compact and larger car groups
in Europe; and intermediate and
larger car groups in Australia and
New Zealand.
- The discount applies to time and mileage charges only and does
not apply to taxes, fees, surcharges and optional services.
- Offers are not applicable to tour/pre-paid, travel industry,
staff or any other special rates.
- Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers,
discounts or promotions.
- Standard blackout dates may apply.
- Asia Miles will be credited to
the member/s account 6 to 8 weeks after the completion of each
rental.
- All rentals are subject to Hertz standard rental terms and
conditions.
- Hertz reserves the right to change or remove this promotion at
any time.
- Other Asia Miles terms and
conditions apply.
Full terms and conditions of the time-limited promotion are
available from:
http://www.hertzmultibrand.com/cathaypacific/specialoffers.aspx
**Full terms and conditions of the special benefits offered to
Asia Miles and Marco Polo Club
members are available from:
http://www.hertzmultibrand.com/cathaypacific/membership-benefits.aspx
About Hertz Global
Hertz Global operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental
brands, through its operating company The Hertz Corporation, in
approximately 10,000 corporate and franchisee locations throughout
North America, Europe, Latin
America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. Hertz Global is one of the largest worldwide
airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand
is one of the most recognized in the world. Product and service
initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Carfirmations, Mobile
Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream,
Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz Global apart from the
competition. Additionally, Hertz Global owns the vehicle leasing
and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz
24/7 hourly vehicle rental business in international markets and
sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. For more information
about Hertz Global, visit: www.hertz.com.
About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways is a Hong
Kong-based international airline offering scheduled
passenger and cargo services to some 200 destinations worldwide,
with a fleet of around 140 wide-body aircraft. The airline
continually invests in its products and services, both on the
ground and in the air to help its passengers travel well. Cathay
Pacific has also made substantial investments to develop
Hong Kong as one of the world's
leading global transportation hubs. The airline is a founder member
of the oneworld global alliance.
Media Contact:
Hertz Media Relations
Telephone: (844) 845-2180 (toll free from the U.S.) and (+1)
239-301-6300
Email: mediarelations@hertz.com
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