2/12/04 Notre Dame announces National Car Rental as preferred supplier

We are pleased to announce that National Car Rental has been chosen as the preferred car rental supplier for Notre Dame effective January 1, 2004. Our agreement enables you to benefit from National's competitive rates and exceptional services for your business and personal travel. As one of the many benefits of this program, National is extending a complimentary Emerald Club membership (a $50 value) to you.

Benefits of National’s Emerald Club include:

• Enjoy counter bypass with National’s Emerald Aisle and Emerald Reserve Services at most major locations
• Expedite your rental using Emerald Club Counter Service in many other locations
• Obtain automatic frequent flyer awards with National’s partner airlines
• Update your profile anytime with 24-hour online profile access
• Return your car quickly with Handheld Return Service
• Enjoy a member-only, toll-free reservation and member services hotline

Other benefits of National’s program include:

• Automatic "Best Rate" when using Notre Dame's contract ID. See Program Summary (PDF) for rates offered to Notre Dame. Please do not enroll directly on www.nationalcar.com - Click here for more information on how to rent from National Car .

Remember to adhere to the following travel recommendations while renting a vehicle:

• To ensure you receive exceptional service every time you rent a vehicle, please e-mail Anthony Travel with your Emerald Club card number.
• When possible, reservations should be booked through Anthony Travel.
• We have negotiated rates for compact, mid, full-size and mini-van car classes. For the most economical pricing, rent one of these vehicles.
• Use your Corporate Card as the form of payment.
• Decline all insurance coverage when renting for business purposes (click here for more information on insurance ).

We have set high standards when entering into our relationship with National, and we are confident that National will surpass all our expectations. We hope you are equally pleased with the level of service you will receive from National. If you have any questions regarding this program you may contact Jeremy Gardner, National Car Rental, at (800) 673-4683.

Please make sure to contact the Notre Dame Transportation Services Department on campus for any vehicle needs that will originate from and return to Notre Dame. The new National Car Rental program in no way supersedes or replaces the intended use of the internal motor pool.