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I think I've got it from context, but does "lift tickets" mean when your ticket is scanned, and the tag placed over the seat? As an example, I'm on the Surfliner as we speak. Started from San Diego, ticket was scanned upon boarding. Within a few minutes of leaving SAN, the cafe attendant was on...

I take the Surfliner RT a few times a month between the LA area and Santa Barbara. My impression is that in Biz, shortly after boarding, the car attendant will come around and offer a snack/snackbox and drink. That seems to be the way it is the majority of the time, at least. Every once in a...

Referring to the Amtrak site, not this one. The past few days it seems like I've had tons of issues logging into the Amtrak site, across two machines (all problems on desktop, not mobile). I have 2FA turned on, but both machines are "trusted" and normally won't ask for 2FA. The trouble is...

I tried Uber from the Maysville Station to a point a few miles away. Trying tonight, as well as a few nights in the future, around midnight - all returned "No Rides Available". Along with a visitors bureau, have you considered talking to your AirBnB host? I'm sure many would be totally...

I flew a lot, mostly for work, over 2020. While things are slowly returning, I saw a lot of "food" similar to that last year. For a while, AA would basically give you a paper or plastic wrapped lump labeled just "protein", and it was your first class main course. Delta, up until quite...

Thanks, tried that link as well, but no luck. When I put "C240" (or c240) into the promo code box, it says it's not valid, and won't even let me click to the next screen to see prices and fare types. I suppose it could be full promotion seats or a blackout, but I've tried a couple of different...

I certainly think so. As an example, one search I tried, just to test, was from: NYP > NWK (Which fits in the area allowable under the T&C) January 25th (Which fits in the date range allowable under the T&C) On the NER (Which is fine under the T&C) On the desktop site, putting c240 returns...

Has anyone tried booking with the C240 discount code to take advantage of this? I tried a couple dummy bookings, going as far as the payment screen, but didn't have any luck. The routes, stops, and dates I tried all fit within the terms. On desktop, it says the code isn't valid at all. On...

Not to.. erm.. derail... the topic of this thread, but what have the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales been like in years past? Just a flat percent off? I've been casually eyeing a relatively inexpensive/short sleeper trip, as well as a rail pass... might be tempted. (Posted from aboard the...

I'm considering a trip on the Coast Starlight over most of Christmas Day. I know, of course, not to expect anything extra or special - but does anyone know if the dining car will be open and serving the usual menu? Thanks.

I'll throw out there that I'd land in the group that would happily take advantage of this. I take the Surfliner pretty regularly, and the Coast Starlight now and then as schedule dictates. My trips aren't long enough to warrant a room/roomette, and now that "real" food is back, I'd happily...

I was just able to do a mock booking/preschedule of an Uber between the Maricopa station and Chandler. Sceduling a 10pm pickup worked fine, and the rate was about $40 for an UberX (that's with the destination set as "Chandler", not anywhere more specific).

Quick followup (Murphy's Law strikes again). The first friend I referred travelled on the 23rd of October. When the bonus for that trip hadn't posted by the 3rd of Nov, I emailed Amtrak. Haven't received a reply yet. Second friend I referred travelled on the 4th of November. As it had only...

Yeah, for the travel that happened ~2 weeks ago, I sent a message to Guest Relations/support with all the info you mentioned. That email was about two days ago, and I haven't heard back yet. If an email can "shake it free", is my hope. Not really worth it to spend however long on hold over 500...

@me_little_me Yep, both enrolled using a link sent directly to them, via Amtrak, from the promotions tab on my Amtrak profile.

Over the past months, I've sent the "refer a friend" link to a couple people I know, and a few have subsequenty enrolled, purchased tickets, and travelled. One was about 2 weeks ago, another 2 days ago. However, I haven't received the referral bonus. Any idea how long it typically takes to...

Couldn't find the folder at the moment, but here's what's left of the ticket from my first train trip, on the coast starlight. Saved that for the last 25 years, and I'm so glad I have.

Thanks for sharing this. Brought back some good memories. Around 96 or so, as a little kid, I took a trip on the Coast Starlight with my dad. I had long distant recollection of there being movies shown on board, but couldn't find any mention of it elsewhere. I also remember wine and cheese...

This is very close to my experience - but among different members of the same crew aboard this train. The younger crew members have all been friendly, engaging, made a few jokes, etc. The older ones have been.. the polar opposite. It's a phenomena I've also seen with aircrews a number of times...

Served tonight (10/23) aboard the Southwest Chief #3. Service was very good, presentation nice. Food good - the tamale appetizer (not shown) especially so. As someone asked upthread, the plates were indeed plastic, but decent quality and Amtrak branded. Didn't, to me, detract from the meal at...