Using Select Plus coupons with Amtrak's NEC Regional rates

[JackieTakestheTrain]

Hi.

Question: Has anyone figured out how to take advantage of the $49 fares or any reduced fares without a discount and use the upgrade coupon?

I wanted to purchase a ticket between NYP and RTE but the fare is $49 right now and if I buy it and the rate doesn't change, I can't use the free upgrade coupon.

What I care about most is the time -- they best times for me to travel are the times that, in this case, just happen to be the $49 rates.

Is there a way to call Amtrak to get a regular fare at the time I want even if it on the website as a $49 fare?

Hope this makes sense to you more experienced, smarter folks!

-- Jackie

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Wait till less than 14 days before travel to book it? That's when the special fare "disappears".

 

[Acela150]

A while ago I was able to upgrade in station. The agent had to do some work but she got it done. That's my suggestion.

 

[Anthony]

The $49 fare is absolutely compatible with the AGR upgrade coupons, and any agent who says otherwise is mistaken. Tell them to check the fare rules for the $49 fare in their system, and they will see a message that AGR upgrades are valid.

 

[amamba]

The $49 fare is absolutely compatible with the AGR upgrade coupons, and any agent who says otherwise is mistaken. Tell them to check the fare rules for the $49 fare in their system, and they will see a message that AGR upgrades are valid.

Agreed. The AGR Insider on Flyer talk has repeatedly say that these are valid.

 

[Guest]

Definitely valid. AGR Insider will help in situations where the coupons are not accepted and get the agents retrained.