Thrifty Car Rental Extends 'Double Credits' for Blue Chip Rewards Rentals Through Jan. 15, 2005

TULSA, Okla., Nov. 22, 2004 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. has extended its "double credits" promotion for Blue Chip Rewards members through Jan. 15, 2005, when members book their reservation on http://www.thrifty.com/ .

Blue Chip Reward members earn free days on qualifying rentals at participating Thrifty locations in the U.S. and Canada. Members are awarded one free day when a member earns 16 credits. Ordinarily, members earn one credit for each rental day based on a 24-hour rental day starting at the time of rental. Due to the success of the program -- launched in May -- Thrifty has decided to extend double credits through Jan. 15, 2005 for members who book via THRIFTY.com. (Single credits will be awarded for rentals made through other booking channels).

"Customers have wholeheartedly embraced Blue Chip Rewards," said Rainey Talbot, Director of Advertising and Customer Retention for Thrifty. "We have awarded thousands of free rental days since the program first launched in May. Customers appreciate the great service element of the Blue Chip Express Rental Program, especially combined with the rewards component."

Blue Chip Rewards is an enhancement to the company's Blue Chip Express Rental Program(R) promising expedited service, and is available to members who elect to sign up for the program. Members will have to choose whether they earn Blue Chip Rewards credits or frequent flyer miles/points when they rent ... but not both. Those choosing to earn frequent flyer miles/points must provide their frequent flyer number on the enrollment form or at the time of rental. Members may change their Reward selection at any time by modifying their profile on THRIFTY.com, or by calling Blue Chip Member Services.

To sign up, new customers may visit THRIFTY.com or call Blue Chip Member Services at 1-888-400-8877; current Blue Chip members can update their profile using the same contact information. Credits may be tracked online at THRIFTY.com.

Free days are redeemable in the U.S. and Canada and apply to time and mileage only. Free day certificates are available for use on rentals of compact through full size cars and minivans. Blue Chip Rewards credits are valid for one year from the date of issue. To sign up, visit THRIFTY.com or call Blue Chip Member Services at 1-888-400-8877.

To book a reservation with Thrifty, visit http://www.thrifty.com/ , call 1-800-THRIFTY in the U.S. and Canada, or consult your professional travel agent.

Thrifty Car Rental is a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together with its corporately-owned locations and those of its franchise owners, the Thrifty Car Rental brand serves value-conscious travelers from more than 1,100 locations in 64 countries.