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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2004

Visa Expands CDW Coverage to All Consumer Cardholders

SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa USA today announced it is extending collision damage waiver coverage to all Visa consumer credit cardholders. This was a benefit previously reserved only for select cards.T...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 24, 2004

New U-Save Locations to Serve Florida Airports

JACKSON, Miss. -- U-Save Auto Rental announced plans to open two new franchises that will service airports in Jacksonville, Fla., and Daytona Beach, Fla. Mike Bevacqua and Henry Fischer, residen...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 15, 2004

Hertz Launches Canadian Promotion for Skiers

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- In Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City, Canada, Hertz is offering customers a free one-day lift ticket for the Tremblant ski resort when they rent a car now through April 18. T...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 15, 2004

Industry Insurance Broker John Watchie Dies

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Longtime car rental insurance broker John Watchie died unexpectedly Jan. 30 while vacationing in Mexico. Watchie, 78, is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sally, as well as e...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2004

Enterprise Names Rose Langhorst Treasurer

ST. LOUIS -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the promotion of Rosemary "Rose" Langhorst to vice president and treasurer. William Snyder, the company's executive vice president and chief fi...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2004

DTG Pays Out $7.57 Million in Profit Sharing, Rewards

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group today distributed $7.57 million in profit sharing and performance awards in recognition of employee achievements for 2003. Approximately $3.6 mill...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 10, 2004

Payless Opens Corporate Store in Atlanta

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-- Avalon Global Group Inc., the parent company of Payless Car Rental System, announced today the opening of a Payless corporate store in Atlanta. Located near Hartsfield-Ja...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 10, 2004

United's Ted Carrier Expands Washington Service

CHICAGO -- United's new low-fare carrier Ted has expanded service into United's Washington-Dulles hub. From Washington-Dulles, Ted will offer service to Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa and Las Ve...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 9, 2004

Americar's Syracuse Operation Becomes Thrifty Location

TULSA, Okla. -- Owners of the Americar location in North Syracuse, N.Y., reached a deal with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, making the operation a Thrifty Car Rental franchise. The location, ...

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 9, 2004

DTG's 2003 Revenue Up 8.4%

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group reported that the company's revenue in 2003 was a record $1.23 billion, an 8.4% increase from 2002's total. Net income was $19.8 million (78 cents...

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