Hertz Partners with Royal Jordanian to Give Frequent Flyers Car Rental Benefits
Hertz Corp. partnered with Royal Jordanian to provide car rental benefits to members of the airline’s frequent flyer program, Royal Plus.
Hertz Corp. partnered with Royal Jordanian to provide car rental benefits to members of the airline’s frequent flyer program, Royal Plus, according to an Aug. 3 company press release.
“Hertz looks forward to providing Royal Plus members and other Royal Jordanian passengers with many attractive car rental offers, as well as great service around the world,” said Michel Taride, president of Hertz International and EVP of Hertz Corp.
The three-year agreement allows Royal Plus members to earn 500 Royal Plus miles for each booking with Hertz. Customers double their points when they book cars from Hertz’s Prestige Collection, which features luxury brands and guarantees make and model selection.
Royal Plus members can also take advantage of exclusive promotions and offers through a new dual branded Hertzlink booking platform, accessible from the airline’s website. They will receive instant confirmation and guarantee of booking.
“Our vision is to expand our partners’ network and thus reward our loyal customers with generous, non-airline services,” said Amer Hadidi, Royal Jordanian president/CEO.
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