Upgrade coupons for S and S+ ?

[ALC Rail Writer]

I remember last year they were clearly displayed as being a perk of Select membership on the AGR website-- but today I looked and saw:

Step up with Select status.

Earn 5,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points on rail travel (excluding partner and bonus points) by December 31, 2009, and Amtrak will award you Select status. More value. Greater reward potential. A more rewarding experience.

A 25% point bonus on every Amtrak trip you take, excluding bonus points.

A Select membership card and complimentary luggage tags.

Select members-only offers and exclusive deals from Amtrak and Amtrak Guest Rewards partners.

Toll-free numbers for reservations and priority Amtrak Guest Rewards service.

Exclusive redemption opportunities.

Faster availability of Amtrak travel rewards-Select members may pick-up one-zone coach and Acela®/Metroliner® rewards immediately upon redemption. All other Amtrak travel rewards will be available within 24 hours of order redemption.

You'll receive a membership kit soon after you qualify. The 2009 Select year begins on March 1, 2009 and continues through February 28, 2010.

No passes??

 

[PRR 60]

They are still provided, but are not specifically mentioned in the listing of Select and Select Plus benefits. They fall under the "Select members-only offers and exclusive deals from Amtrak and Amtrak Guest Rewards partners" category.

 

[ALC Rail Writer]

They are still provided, but are not specifically mentioned in the listing of Select and Select Plus benefits. They fall under the "Select members-only offers and exclusive deals from Amtrak and Amtrak Guest Rewards partners" category.

Ah the "all the other crap we might give you but aren't quite sure what it is or want to provide an itemized list for this one" category.

 

[AAARGH!]

I remember last year they were clearly displayed as being a perk of Select membership on the AGR website-- but today I looked and saw:
Step up with Select status.

Earn 5,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points on rail travel (excluding partner and bonus points) by December 31, 2009, and Amtrak will award you Select status. More value. Greater reward potential. A more rewarding experience.

A 25% point bonus on every Amtrak trip you take, excluding bonus points.

A Select membership card and complimentary luggage tags.

Select members-only offers and exclusive deals from Amtrak and Amtrak Guest Rewards partners.

Toll-free numbers for reservations and priority Amtrak Guest Rewards service.

Exclusive redemption opportunities.

Faster availability of Amtrak travel rewards-Select members may pick-up one-zone coach and Acela®/Metroliner® rewards immediately upon redemption. All other Amtrak travel rewards will be available within 24 hours of order redemption.

You'll receive a membership kit soon after you qualify. The 2009 Select year begins on March 1, 2009 and continues through February 28, 2010.

No passes??

When I received my "kit", the passes and upgrade coupons (3 each) were included. I already used an upgrade on the Acela. Very nice!