25% off NEC Saver Fares

[daybeers]

Got this email yesterday. $29 WAS-NYC! Ends August 31st for travel through September 12th.

Get back on board Northeast Regional with confidence. With your safety and comfort in mind, Amtrak® is delivering a new standard of travel so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ease and comfort that comes with train travel. Plan your next trip on Northeast Regional and take advantage of up to 25% off already low fares.

Sample One-Way Fares:
New York to Washington, DC: $29
Boston to New York: $29
New York to Providence: $29
Philadelphia to New York: $29
Baltimore to New York: $29
Boston to Philadelphia: $29
Boston to Washington, DC: $49
Offer requires 14-day advance purchase. Sale ends August 31. Valid for travel through September 12.

 

[Anderson]

I'm wondering just how far in the tank load factors are, even accounting for seat block-outs...

 

[MARC Rider]

Well, at least they're not charging full fares in an effort to scare everyone away except essential travelers who have no choice.

 

[bms]

I saw a few $49 Saver fares from NYP-PHL on the Acela as well.

 

[jamess]

I saw these fares a couple of weeks ago, theyre not new. I also saw an Acela going for $120 when it also said it was 10% full.

 

[niemi24s]

I also saw an Acela going for $120 when it also said it was 10% full.

What day of the week and between what two points?

 

[jamess]

What day of the week and between what two points?

I was looking between Newark and DC, Friday and Sunday.

 

[niemi24s]

I also saw an Acela going for $120 when it also said it was 10% full.

How 'bout an Acela between those same two points for $183 when it was 0% full?

Flies in the face of the old "supply & demand" mantra, huh?

 

[Anderson]

What was the advance booking in each case?

(I'm thinking that either there was a glitch with the fullness indicator or, if close in, Amtrak was making an attempt (likely bungled) at "product defense".)

 

[niemi24s]

What was the advance booking in each case?

Not sure I understand the question, but here's an even pricier one:

This from a search of the 8 - 12 Feb 2021 workweek when fullness was shown as 0% for all five days. BC fares were $183 for each of the other four days.

The First Class fare works out to about $140 per hour: must be a pretty swanky ride!

 

[jamess]

What was the advance booking in each case?

(I'm thinking that either there was a glitch with the fullness indicator or, if close in, Amtrak was making an attempt (likely bungled) at "product defense".)

In my case, it was 16 or so days in advance. The non-Acela trains directly before and after it were at $39 and listed at around 40% full if my memory is correct. (I didnt end up making the trip - would have been yesterday)