AGR accrual and redemption on Eurostar

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I just participated in a Survey for 250 AGR points. The Survey questions suggest that Amtrak is considering adding London/Paris/Brussels Eurostar Service as a partner for both AGR point accrual and redemption. That will be really neat to be able to cash in a few AGR point for a free Eurostar ride.
 
I didn't know that they finished the tunnel between Boston and London yet?
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the_traveler said:
I didn't know that they finished the tunnel between Boston and London yet?
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That is the real BIG, BIG BIG Dig!
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You were the first person that came to my mind when I read jis' post. And you posted what I was expecting. :p

But the BIG question is, did you book your trip, via train, across The Pond yet? :giggle:
 
jis said:
I just participated in a Survey for 250 AGR points. The Survey questions suggest that Amtrak is considering adding London/Paris/Brussels Eurostar Service as a partner for both AGR point accrual and redemption. That will be really neat to be able to cash in a few AGR point for a free Eurostar ride.
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I guess the value of redeeming a few AGR points for Eurostar depends on how many points is "a few."
 
We both filled it out, even though Brent has no intention of flying anywhere and I probably won't be going to Europe for another year or two. I've never been there, but I do plan to ride some trains once I go. :)

And hey, 250 points earned in a few minutes is pretty awesome. :D
 
Jim G. said:
Where did you find the survey.
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I got an e-mail from AGR:

As part of an ongoing effort to ensure your satisfaction with Amtrak Guest Rewards, we are gathering feedback directly from members as to how to best improve our promotions, benefits and services. To aid in this effort, we invite you to share your insights in an online survey about potential new program partners and the point earning opportunities that those partnerships may afford Amtrak Guest Rewards members.
 
I got the email too and of course filled out the survey. I thought it was odd that I had to provide my AGR number to get the 250 points even though it was a targeted email.

No plans to go to Europe here. I've been there, in the distant past; now I am much more interested in exploring my own country which is how I got re-interested in Amtrak 10 years ago or so and it has worked out nicely.
 
I just filled out the survey, the reason it requires you to enter your AGR number is because the survey (much to my surprise) was using quite basic survey software called Survey Monkey that I remember using in College and isn't directly through the AGR Website. I bet the e-mail is targeted but this Link should work for everyone. Amtrak in theory could though go through the numbers afterward and only reward points to those who actually got an e-mail for the survey.

I might be in Europe sometime soon I think it would be neat to earn a few AGR points on the Eurostar but I bet the redemption rates would be horrible. VIA Preference lets you make redemptions on SNCF (but not earn points) and the redemption rates I don't think are all that good.

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SubwayNut said:
I just filled out the survey, the reason it requires you to enter your AGR number is because the survey (much to my surprise) was using quite basic survey soft where called Survey Monkey that I remember using in College and isn't directly through the AGR Website. I bet the e-mail is targeted but this Link should work for everyone. Amtrak in theory could though go through the numbers afterward and only reward points to those who actually got an e-mail for the survey.

I might be in Europe sometime soon I think it would be neat to earn a few AGR points on the Eurostar but I be the redemption rates would be horrible. VIA Preference lets you make redemptions on SNCF (but not earn points) and the redemption rates I don't think are all that good.
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Thanks for the LINK! Hopefully they will post the points.
 
rrdude said:
SubwayNut said:
I just filled out the survey, the reason it requires you to enter your AGR number is because the survey (much to my surprise) was using quite basic survey soft where called Survey Monkey that I remember using in College and isn't directly through the AGR Website. I bet the e-mail is targeted but this Link should work for everyone. Amtrak in theory could though go through the numbers afterward and only reward points to those who actually got an e-mail for the survey.

I might be in Europe sometime soon I think it would be neat to earn a few AGR points on the Eurostar but I be the redemption rates would be horrible. VIA Preference lets you make redemptions on SNCF (but not earn points) and the redemption rates I don't think are all that good.
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Thanks for the LINK! Hopefully they will post the points.
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Seconded! Surprised to see them using Survey Monkey, but it's quick and easy, I guess.
 
Thanks for the link also. If it weren't for AU, I would not have "known" about any European trains. :eek: :p
 
jis said:
That will be really neat to be able to cash in a few AGR point for a free Eurostar ride.
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I'm guessing it will be more than a "few" points. Probably priced in the same league as Acela redemptions. Guess

that's not too much in the grand scheme of things.
 
I found the question about vacations lasting three or more weeks to be a little amusing. I don't think I've ever had that much continuous time off in my life, even after working with the same employer for several years. In good years I can take a few small trips lasting up to a week or so each. In very good years I can sometimes manage up to two weeks in a single trip. In bad years my vacation time simply builds up and expires. :( Maybe they're referring to retirees and customers of European origin. :lol:
 
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This is particularly interesting given that VIA offers a SNCF redemption option. If this happens, in theory one could travel London-Paris on an AGR redemption and Paris-Marseilles on a Preference one.
 
Texas Sunset said:
I found the question about vacations lasting three or more weeks to be a little amusing. I don't think I've ever had that much continuous time off in my life, even after working with the same employer for several years. In good years I can take a few small trips lasting up to a week or so each. In very good years I can sometimes manage up to two weeks in a single trip. In bad years my vacation time simply builds up and expires. :( Maybe they're referring to retirees and customers of European origin. :lol:
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Probably. I handled a file the other day that said, "Setting follow-up for September. Switzerland is off during the summer." I am so jealous of Europe's long holidays. :)

I get three weeks of vacation once I hit my five-year anniversary, and then I get four weeks after fifteen years. We also get three personal days every year and six months of sick time. Obviously, that's for hospitalizations and such, not just "*cough cough sniffle*" days. We're encouraged to avoid taking more than 4-6 "cold/flu" days if it can be helped. My company has a very generous time-off policy. It's too bad more don't.
 
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I got the email invitation to do the survey. Took about three minutes. For 250 points each, I'll do these all day long! :D
 
New redemption options are always a good thing, but rather than a glorified subway, I really wish some deal could be worked out with VIA. I REALLY want to ride the Canadian but am too cheap to pay for it.......maybe someday....
 
Shortline said:
New redemption options are always a good thing, but rather than a glorified subway, I really wish some deal could be worked out with VIA. I REALLY want to ride the Canadian but am too cheap to pay for it.......maybe someday....
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What's the price for a bedroom/roomette on Canadian?
 
AC4400 said:
Shortline said:
New redemption options are always a good thing, but rather than a glorified subway, I really wish some deal could be worked out with VIA. I REALLY want to ride the Canadian but am too cheap to pay for it.......maybe someday....
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What's the price for a bedroom/roomette on Canadian?
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There are many different rates, as it's based upon how far one travels, so there are different rates for someone only going from Toronto to Winnipeg vs. someone going the full distance.
 

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