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I agree, and was planning to take 7/27 a month ago when it was clear that Business-Class on the Borealis was sold out well in advance. I had even submitted a bid-up request, hoping to snag a low-bucket sleeper and dinner for the journey home. However, on the morning of my departure a...

I got 3X and don't have many trips planned. The AGR World $99 card normally gets 3X anyway, so will I actually earn 6X? I am guessing these won't count for status, just for earning. Oh well.....can't complain.

Didn't see an option to "edit" my previous post, so I'll reply to add some additional information. When I booked my coach ticket 2 hours in advance, I booked the cheapest ticket since: A) I was sure I was taking the trip B) Amtrak still allows a 24-hour cancelation window for a full refund...

Did you already have the basic and premium card prior to the migration from BOA to FBNO, or did you acquire one or both directly from FBNO? Just curious. It'll be interesting if you ever really "want" the premium card. Will they tell you to cancel your basic card, with the potential of NOT...

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...

Sounds like HUCA (hang up and call back) may be your best option. Regardless, good luck.

June 30th of this year.

I would just leave your current setup alone. It's not worth the possible headaches since the monthly charges are so small anyway.

You're definitely right about them hoping you forget to switch.....and I know some US Bank cards give a bonus if you charge 11 consecutive months of streaming. Of course, if there is any interruption the bonus is forfeited. If you already have the Chase Sapphire Preferred that offers 3X on...

Not sure if this is targeted, but I just got the following promo from Amtrak and FBNO. I have the $99 Amtrak card. "Between August 9, 2024 and October 31, 2024 enjoy earning 3X bonus points1 on streaming services when you pay with your Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard®."

Thanks for sharing. Did you have any trouble getting your complimentary beverage? I'm curious about what their Old Fashioneds will be like. If you took any pictures please post.

Have a good trip. Are you in Business or Coach?

I prefer a Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet to Sour. I wonder if Amtrak will offer both. This reminds me of gentleman that used to do the Trails and Rails program during the summer months of the Empire Builder and is also a member of AU. He was from the Milwaukee area but would often book Chicago...

I was going to offer to buy you a drink, but you'll be getting off in Winona right before I board in La Crosse. Enjoy your trip! Maybe you'll get a "free" drink anyway. I'm not sure if Borealis BC will include a complimentary beverage.....Guess I'll find out in 2 weeks.

Thanks for taking the time to post. I switched over all my upcoming EB 8/28/7/27 trips to the Borealis 1333/1340 but Labor Day weekend was really high ($291 roundtrip from LSE to Chicago in Business Class). Yesterday I looked again and the same dates were $161 roundtrip in Business Class. I...

Hey Steve, Completely agree regarding the EB equipment compared to BC. There were times when the Hiawatha got delayed/canceled and those passengers were routed on the Builder. One of the conductors laughed when he told me that some of those passengers couldn't believe what they had been...

I think you may be right...because I did some more checking and saw additional fares that were closer to $40-$50, but I looked again and found these fares for March 14, 2025. I am 90% sure I also saw some other coach fares in the $90s. I know aberrations always exist.....It's possible Taylor...

May be a dumb question...but I am sick of Googling and know this question would probably be the equivalent of an uncontested layup for LeBron James.... When I rode the Pennsylvanian Business Class and Chicago to St. Louis Business Class 10-15 years ago, I was in a car with 2-1 leather seating...

I'll be anxious to hear what you have to say. They used to allow Business Class passengers to visit the Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago, but removed that perk 1-2 years ago. It'll be interesting if they bring that back, at least temporarily, to encourage more people to book business class...