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    Should I Modify My Reservation? Three Passengers to Two Passengers

    I currently have a NYP>ROC reservation (and a separate return) on the LSL in the H-Room at the low bucket rate. The reservation shows three passengers but will in reality have only two passengers traveling. The third passenger will not be able to take the trip. If the reservation is...
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    Auto Train Discounts - Passenger w/ Disabilities (and Companion)

    According to the latest info on Amtrak's website, on the Auto Train, only passengers traveling with their own wheeled mobility device (wheelchair or scooter) qualify for the passengers with disability discount. Does anyone know if this is a recent policy change? Back in May I booked a trip and...
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    AGR Credit Card Compromised

    FWIW, both my wife and my own BOA AGR credit card current accounts have been closed and new cards are being mailed. The email notification states "We're letting you know your card may have been part of a compromise at an undisclosed merchant. This doesn't mean that fraud has or will occur on...
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    Lodging Near Rochester (NY)

    In September, will be arriving in Rochester on the westbound Lake Shore Limited. Scheduled arrival is around 11:00 PM. Any suggestions on nearby lodging would be appreciated.
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    Long Term Parking - Picayune

    Anyone have knowledge of long term parking in Picayune, Mississippi? Specifically, the safety aspect for parking there for around two weeks during the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, the availability of parking spaces around the holiday.
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    AGR Account Hacked (Mine, Maybe Yours?)

    Upon checking the posting of points to my account my address in my AGR profile was incorrect. It showed an address from Massachusetts. I then checked my wife's profile and her address was incorrect as well (it showed Memphis, TN). Both addresses were corrected yesterday in the AGR profile on...
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    Long Term Parking - Memphis ?

    Any suggestions for long term parking near the Memphis, TN station? The Amtrak website indicates only short term parking is provided.
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    Buy Points Promo Is Back

    FWIW, I recently received an email from AGR. Buy Points promotion is back again. Up to 30% additional points on a 15k max purchase. It runs until the end of the year.
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    Posting of Chase AGR Points

    For what its worth, if one is to access their Chase accounts online they will see pertinent information on their new Freedom card. No longer is any mention of the Chase AGR card. Also, as of this morning no point postings have been made to my AGR account (or my wife's) for the cycle ending...
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    AGR "Share" Points

    I have a friend who has graciously offered to give me her balance of 8k AGR points. She is calling it quits from rail travel. The purchase price for "share" points is $10 per 1k. This will cost me $80 compared to the "buy" points total of $301.60 ($37.70 per 1k) This seems do good a deal to...
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    One Zone AGR Bedroom Redemption - How Many Points?

    Correct me if I am wrong but I was under the impression that a one zone AGR bedroom redemption is 20k points. The AGR website https://www.amtrakguestrewards.com/redeem?utm_source=HomePage&utm_medium=MostPopularLinks&utm_term=RedeemPoints&utm_content=AGR.com&utm_campaign=MostPopularLinks shows...
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    Offer for Buying Points

    FWIW, I just received an email from AGR with excerpts shown below: Get up to a 40% bonus when buying points through August 23 For a limited time, reveal your mystery offer and you could get up to a 40% bonus on your purchase when you buy the points you need. But hurry, your exclusive offer...
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    Chase Sapphire Credit Card

    I am approaching the one year anniversary of having the Chase Sapphire credit card. Once the anniversary period is reached there will be a $95 yearly fee imposed. I would appreciate any feedback on whether it is a sound invest to continue using this card. Thanks in advance.
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    Rewards Points With La Quinta Inns

    I am still awaiting to receive 750 AGR points from a stay at La Qunita Inns about six weeks ago. The fine print states points will post 6-8 weeks following the stay. Anyone have problems with points not posting after the allotted wait?
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    Hertz Rental at Orlando Station

    I will be arriving into Orlando 5/18 on the Silver Star and renting a car at the Hertz desk inside the station. Anyone have experience with the rental process there that can share some thoughts? The one and only time I was there it was poorly run. Long line, cars not ready, etc. I hope my...
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    Partial Payment of Reservation Using an EVoucher

    I just booked an online reservation Bakersfield-Fullerton one way trip for two seniors. The grand total was $61.20. I used the remaining balance of $32.10 from an eVoucher to make partial payment and the remainder on a credit card. After the transaction, my credit card pending charge shows a...
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    Lost Luggage - HELP

    Just completed a cross country trip starting at NYP and arriving in Fullerton (FUL) this morning utilizing trains 49 and 3. The one checked suitcase (containing the majority of my clothing and my wife's) did not arrive and is still unaccounted for. I received a Baggage Tracing/Claim Form from...
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    Rental Car on Auto Train, Anyone Do It?

    The major car rental companies are offering the annual drive out of Florida one way rental at the rate of $9.95 per day. This special runs from April-June. I am considering taking this offer and wondering if transporting the vehicle on the Auto Train is permissible per the rental company...
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    Booking Sleepers on the Texas Eagle

    I am planning a trip on the Texas Eagle around the Thanksgiving holiday from Poplar Bluff, MO (PBF) to Los Angeles (LAX). The itinerary will require a paid ticket to El Paso and then a one zone AGR award to Los Angeles. The mixed itinerary is due to black dates and a evoucher expiring on 12/1...
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    Points For Shopping - Pending Points

    It has been 30 days since I made an online AGR Points for Shopping purchase. The goods were received shortly after the purchase but the points are still pending. Is a wait time like this for point approval typical? The fine print states it can take about to 60 days for approval. 30 days for...
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