tgif777 said:Thanks OP.

Name: XXXXXXXX

Tier: EXECUTIVE

Expiration Date: 31-DEC-2037

Reward: Rental Credits

You should bear in mind that Executive status doesn't actually last until 2037, as that refers to the base Emerald Aisle status. ES only lasts until Feb. 2010. You receive ES for the calendar year in which you enrolled + 14 months.

Nice!! I lost status this year due to too much overseas travel. Thanks, OP!

You can find more information regarding how to use their Emerald Club Aisle service at this Link

Worked for me! Thanks!

Glad the bickering has slowed down.

It's actually not as straightforward as on the National site. Executive typically works that you pay for midsize when you get a full,or technically you pay for one class below what you actually rent, but frequently there are many other classes of cars on the Executive aisle, like full size SUVs, luxury cars, etc. When you book a midsize and take a full you'll definitely get the midsize rate, and many times, when I've had a midsize reserved, I've taken anything there, eg Toyota Highlander, Toyota Avalon, Cadillac DTS and they still give me the midsize rate. Once, when I didn't check my exit statement, they billed me the full size rate when I took a luxury, so there is a bit of YMMV, but if you're persuasive enough, as most of us FW are, I think most of the time you can take anything and pay the midsize rate. All my experience is from LAX and SFO, other places may be different.

deals4travel said:
Book full size,you will get charged the mid size rate and you pick any class vehicle from the Emerald club or executive aisle. The rate on the booking page will be different for mid-size and full size but when the booking is confirmed it will be mid-size rate only for full size booking.

Slightly incorrect, but National's terminology is a bit confusing and doesn't really help.

Executive Status: Book full size, pay mid-size, pick a vehicle from Executive Selection (ES) or Emerald Aisle (EA).

Emerald Club Status: Book mid-size, pay mid-size, pick a vehicle from Emerald Aisle (EA).

jlkc said:Did anyone notice that we will get charged an additonal .50/day to get mileage credit for certain mileage plans (i.e. Continental and United)? I don't believe that was there before.

I signed up anyways. Thanks OP!

It's always been there.

Worked great! Thanks for the tip; didn't get my card yet, but I'm sure it will come eventually.
Thanks OP.

suebee07 said:I got my card in the mail today - thanks OP

Just out of curiosity how long did it take?

Got a card in the mail, thank OP!!!

Now, if I could only get a good rate with national. Was looking for a car in LAX July 27th - August 3rd(a week) and best I could get so far is $450 , hopefully prices will go down!