Coping With Amtrak’s Fare Structure.
Let’s talk a bit more about the experiment Amtrak is conducting with the two Florida trains, the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor. Both trains run daily between Miami and New York and they follow...
View ArticleGetting What You Pay For on Amtrak.
Little by little, Amtrak has become just as confusing as the airline when it comes to fares. You think you’ve discovered the rationale behind a particular pricing structure, then you run across...
View ArticleStar-Meteor Fares Make Little Sense.
A relative of mine has just made a round trip on Amtrak from Washington to Florida and back. He took the Silver Meteor southbound and the Silver Star back. Understanding that his experience is just one...
View ArticleLoyalty Programs. Good or Bad?
There has been a lot of criticism directed at all the loyalty programs lately. I’ve been a member of the American Airlines Aadvantage program for almost 25 years and we have a credit card that adds one...
View ArticleIn Praise of Roomettes.
People planning their first long-distance train journey often ask me if an Amtrak sleeping car is worth the extra cost. My response is always the same: Absolutely! A real bed and privacy beats trying...
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