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Avis Named Official Car Rental Partner of Norwegian Air

In the coming weeks, frequent flying members who take more than six Norwegian flights in a year will receive an invitation to the Avis Preferred Plus tier within the Avis Preferred loyalty scheme, for at least a year.

October 25, 2018
Avis Named Official Car Rental Partner of Norwegian Air

Members with 18 Norwegian flights or more will receive an invitation to Avis President Club, for at least one year. 

Photo via Avis. 

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Norwegian Reward, the loyalty program of Norwegian, is adding a new car rental partner, Avis Car Rental. The new partnership will allow reward members to earn points towards cheaper and free Norwegian flights when booking car rental at destinations around the world online.

Norwegian Reward makes it easier for its members to earn cheaper or free flights for everyday consumers. Members receive CashPoints, valued approximately 10 to 1 pound ($1.28), which can be earned by booking Norwegian flights and purchasing products and services with its growing list of partners. CashPoints can then be spent toward the cost of Norwegian flights, including all flight extras and taxes.

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From today, Norwegian Reward members can earn up to 10% CashPoints and up to a 15% discount when booking car hire with Avis. Members can also add an additional driver for free.

In the coming weeks, frequent flying members who take more than six Norwegian flights in a year will receive an invitation to the Avis Preferred Plus tier within the Avis Preferred loyalty scheme, for at least a year. Members with 18 Norwegian flights or more will receive an invitation to Avis President Club, for at least one year. Norwegian Reward members will also be able to claim missed CashPoints up to six months after the car rental ends.

Norwegian Reward has more than 8.3 million members worldwide and 1.2 million in the U.K. The loyalty scheme was voted ‘Program of the Year Europe & Africa’ for the second consecutive year at the 2018 Freddie Awards.

Norwegian Reward Member Offers:

  • Up to 10% CashPoint earn

  • Up to 15% discount (up to 40% against standard rates)

  • Free additional driver

  • Members with 6 Norwegian flights or more automatically receives Avis Preferred Plus status

  • Members with 18 Norwegian flights or more automatically receives Avis President Club status

  • Retroactive claim of CashPoints possible 6 months after rental

Avis Preferred Plus Loyalty and Benefits

  • Priority service

  • Free weekend voucher after the member's third rental

  • Ongoing single upgrades (subject to availability)

  • Free additional driver

  • Priority for car availability

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Avis Presidents Club and Benefits

  • Priority service

  • Free weekend voucher after the member’s third rental

  • Ongoing single upgrades (subject to availability)

  • Free additional driver

  • Priority for car availability

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