Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental Support Active Duty Military and Veterans with Special on Car Rentals

Greenwich, CT,
April 30, 2008

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. and Veterans Advantage Inc. announced today they will jointly market exclusive discounts on car rentals to thank and honor those who served our country & their families. The special offer will be available at all Dollar Rent a Car and Thrifty Car Rental location nationwide.

The discounts will be administered through Veterans Advantage, and www.veteransadvantage.com, a leading nationwide membership benefit program for U.S. Active Duty military, Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and their families.

"Veterans Advantage and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group are both deeply committed to providing unique offers for our bravest Americans, with value-conscious offerings that offer real savings and convenience," said H. Scott Higgins, president and founder of Veterans Advantage, and a Vietnam Veteran. "It’s a real joy to work directly with a company whose patriotism runs deep by creating these special offers across America for those who serve."

Veterans Advantage members are supplied with special ID numbers and dedicated Web pages on www.dollar.com and www.thrifty.com to access these special Members-Only offerings. Included are discounts, fee waivers on additional drivers and under-25 drivers.

The companies have also committed to spreading the word to each of their customer bases about the special partnership, which is available 365 days a year without blackouts and restrictions. Through traditional offline and online marketing channels, these special benefit savings will be communicated to eligible military personnel, veterans and their families throughout the year.

"We are very excited about our combined marketing efforts," Higgins added. "We believe Dollar Thrifty is a model for how Corporate America should thank our military, and a perfect fit with our growing roster of patriotic corporate partners."


ABOUT VETERANS ADVANTAGE
Veterans Advantage is a leading nationwide card membership program delivering new recognition and rewards for U.S. Military Veterans, Active Duty Military, Retired Military, Active and Retired National Guard & Reservists, and their family members. The card membership program provides respect, recognition and rewards through special offers and money-saving benefits as a thank you for service to the country. All who qualify are encouraged to try a 30-day trial at www.veteransadvantage.com.