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MikeT May 13th, 2004 10:38 AM

How Often are you ACTUALLY asked for your AAA card?
 
Does anyone ever get asked to see their AAA card when they use it for a discount. I can't remember the last time it happened to me.

FauxSteMarie May 13th, 2004 10:43 AM

I have been asked faux it every time I have used it.

Faux sure!

yk May 13th, 2004 10:44 AM

I used to take Amtrak a lot and AAA gives a 10% discount. The ticket agent asked for the AAA card every time when I bought at ticket at the window. But when I bought tickets online, all I needed to do was to type in my AAA# and pick the ticket up at the E-kiosk.

sfe May 13th, 2004 10:47 AM

I have NEVER been asked for my AAA card when I use it to get a discount at a hotel. I usually make a reservation online, and although it says you will be asked to show your card, it hasn't happened yet.

E May 13th, 2004 10:51 AM

Never at a hotel, usually at car rental counters. Go figure.

jimshep May 13th, 2004 11:41 AM

Some motels do ask to see the AAA card to receive the discount. However, I show it every time I lock myself out of the car or need help with a flat tire or dead battery. And, I give my member number to AAA everything I order a guidebook or map--which I do often. I wouldn't be without my AAA card and I must have saved thousands of dollars on hotels, motels, and car rentals using it.

Travelkitty May 13th, 2004 11:45 AM

I've been asked for the card at most hotels when I've used it for the discount. Maybe I look untrustworthy.

jimshep May 13th, 2004 11:56 AM

Travelkitty--On the other hand, maybe you just appear to be too young to have learned the value of being an AAA member.

Maggi May 13th, 2004 12:03 PM

Too bad that reason doesn't apply to me, jimshep! I was asked for my card at the Lucerne in NYC. I had changed purses and forgotten to bring it along. They gave me the discount anyway.

lcuy May 13th, 2004 12:55 PM

In 20 years of using AAA discounts,I have never been asked for it except when getting maps or road service from AAA.

I've never had to show my Costco card either, and I use it a lot for rental cars.

Guess I look like a AAA/costco type of woman....

al May 13th, 2004 12:58 PM

I've never been asked for it at a hotel and only occasionally for a car rental. Hell, I've even had AAA service and didn't have to show it!

Trav May 13th, 2004 01:11 PM

Never. And, I use the discounts often.

nytraveler May 13th, 2004 01:19 PM

Hotels usually do not ask - but Ihave had it happen once or twice. Car rentals always ask as do other attractions - Sea World etc.


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