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WiFi Wednesday: Rubber to the Road Edition

May 23, 2007 at 8:58 AM | 1 Comment

Maybe Avis does try harder--even if their blog is weak. The car rental giant has just announced that its on-board WiFi service has started rolling out of San Francisco International Airport, with locations around the country set to follow suit. (We actually got pretty fired up about this back in January, if you'll recall.

The WiFi enabled cars sound pretty awesome, at least to bloggers like us:

Avis Connect enables travelers to enjoy broadband wireless Internet connectivity at all times and places during their travel, from airports to meetings to hotels, and everything in between.

Obviously, Avis doesn't want you online while you're driving. (Or maybe they do, and this is a big insurance scam?!) Either way, it's clearly aimed at biz travelers, spending on their corporate card: you'll pay $11 a day to log on. Just think, if you're staying at the wrong hotel and renting from Avis, you could end up paying $25 a day for 'net access!

[Photo: palmasco]

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· Jaunted's car rentals coverage [Jaunted]

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  1. charles holomek

    Jaunted Member
    July 22, 2008 at 9:48 PM




    Avis - We Don't Try at All

    Avis has the worst customer support in the industry.  If you think credit card offers that cover the car insurance have you protected, then think about this...  You can only process a claim IF the rental car company will provide the insurance company or you an appraisal or estimate of damage.  Sounds simple enough, but just try and get the appraisal from Avis.  They are #1 in ignoring customer requests for help.  Why should they care since they just charge the damages to your credit card?  They have your money and don't care if you reimbursed by your credit card insurance.  

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