Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

[lyineltrain]

Just an update. Amtrak gave us $400 credit on the sleeper A room change issue. Better than nothing.

 

[railiner]

Just an update. Amtrak gave us $400 credit on the sleeper A room change issue. Better than nothing.

I would consider that as much more than “fair compensation”, as you also received a fare discount when you yourself instituted the modification to your original reservation…

 

[ET2020]

I would consider that as much more than “fair compensation”, as you also received a fare discount when you yourself instituted the modification to your original reservation…

So lyineltrain received a Fair Discount on top of a Fare Discount !

 

[lyineltrain]

Have to add our return Autotrain trip arrived 3 1/2 hrs late. Regardless of the fair fare next time we will drive.

Just wanted to add. With our late arrival the waiting departure train passengers have already filled the station. All the luggage carts are taken, no seats left. People everywhere, screaming kids. Noise is so loud you can’t hear the car numbers. It’s insane

 

[ET2020]

Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom

 

[b243923]

Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom

Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.

 

[Cuzzant]

Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom

What date in March, if you’d like to share?
All the dates I checked for mid to late March show the full fare prices. Thanks.

 

[ET2020]

Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.

Yuup - last year I noticed the Black Friday prices, but you risk availability sometimes. I booked on POINTS so, unless it's a significant difference, I'll probably stick with what I have. Although, one year I found a better deal after booking with points, and I re-booked to get the points credited back. When you do that there's also a risk, since you must first cancel the original, and then hope that there's still availability to what you want at the new point level (We actually were re-assigned cars, and lost a C Bedroom for an A bedroom (a little smaller footprint)

 

[ET2020]

What date in March, if you’d like to share?
All the dates I checked for mid to late March show the full fare prices. Thanks.

3/2 through 3/7

 

[TheVig]

Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom

Sounds like the Orlando airport.