I have been able to pass along upgrade and discount coupons just by sharing the number. For Lounge passes, you might 'snip' a screenshot on your computer and email, since you don't have a smartphone. You just open your account so that you can see the pass on the screen and then open whatever 'screenshot' app you have to take a picture (or copy) of the image so that you can email it. I have Windows on my computer which comes with 'snip and sketch' that allows me to copy and paste an image. I promise it's easier than it sounds. good luckI am curious about the method(s) of transferring lounge passes, upgrade coupons or companion coupons. The coupon restrictions say that the coupon can be transferred to a friend but how is that done? Do you merely give the recipient the code number for the coupon or do you have to transmit more and if so, how? Do Amtrak reservation agents regard it as strange when you try to use a coupon that is not in your account?
When I last had Select status I would receive two lounge access passes in the mail each year. If I didn't intend to use one or both, I would offer them on AU. I would then obtain the mailing address of the person who wanted the pass and mail it off.
Now I receive one lounge pass a year through the FNBO credit card. The pass is added to my account and I also have the option of printing it. I guess if I wanted to give it away, I could print the pass and mail it off.
I don't have a smart phone and maybe that makes the transfer of coupons difficult or impossible.
Thanks.
Just wanted to post an update. Booked a coach reservation for 2 hours in advance, called AGR, and was immediately able to get the upgrade coupon applied to business class.Has anyone ever used an upgrade coupon IMMEDIATELY after booking an eligible coach reservation on either a REGIONAL or ACELA train, either through the app/website or by calling AGR?
In the past, I've always booked the coach reservation well in advance, but if I book it 12 hours or less, will those 12-hour upgrade coupons work right away?
Obviously booking earlier can lock in lower prices, but I may or may not be taking the trip.
Didn't see an option to "edit" my previous post, so I'll reply to add some additional information.Just wanted to post an update. Booked a coach reservation for 2 hours in advance, called AGR, and was immediately able to get the upgrade coupon applied to business class.
If your ticket is on one train WAS-BOS, that's one segment. If you are ticketed, say, WAS-NYP and NYP-BOS, then it is two and separate coupons would be required for each.We are leaving tomorrow morning on our yearly trip. We have tickets for the Acela from Washington to Boston on 9/20. We have 2 48 hour upgrade coupons. In the past we have upgraded both seats to first class. I was looking at the upgrade rules on the web site and it says the coupon can be used "on a single travel segment or leg" Can we not upgrade the whole trip from Washingtonto Boston or is that considered a leg? Also I thought I saw someone saying that only one coupon can be used per train? Maybe I read that wrong.
You have DM.Hi all, if anyone has a spare lounge pass, I would love to use it for an upcoming trip out of Penn Station next week. Thank you in advance!
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