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    AGR FNBO Credit Card discussion 2023 H2 -2024

    Ok good to know phone call was simple. I just called and cancelled and can confirm it was painless. It seems there phone system even lets you attempt to cancel the card via their menu options. But I knew it was too good to be true as it said it "encountered an error" or something and transferred...
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    AGR FNBO Credit Card discussion 2023 H2 -2024

    Anyone tried cancelling this card online? I seem to get some website errors when trying to use the "secure messaging" links. Guess I will just mail a letter. In the fine print of the statement they say to cut the card in two and mail it to: P.O. Box 2673 Omaha, NE 68103-2673 I've never mailed...
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    40K points for FNBO Preferred Mastercard

    Anyone had luck churning this card? I am cancelling mine this month and will wait till next year to apply again.. Had good success churning the Bank Of America version using this one card every two year cycle.. ( multiplied by 4X family members )...
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    Tipping on Amtrak

    I do tip when there is some attempt at friendly service. But if they make it clear they are only going to do the bare minimum, why does that deserve a tip? A restaurant is totally different as one is expected to tip at least 15% even for bare minimum service because they are not paid enough.
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    Tipping on Amtrak

    Is tip expected for "bare minimum service"? Specifically for sleeping car and dining car attendant. They do their job but nothing more. When receiving such service are they still expecting a tip? I understand that these folks make a proper living wage with benefits . So the standard 20% tip...
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    Amtrak delays 2023 H2 - 2024

    Was on the Lake Shore Limited that departed Chicago Jan 14'th. It arrived in NYC 8 hours late. On top of being late, all the bathrooms broke down half way into the trip. Sleeping car attendant gave minimal updates on the situation. And worse of all there was a surly dining car attendant. She...
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    Bid Up questions and experiences

    I want to go from NYC to Chicago on a roomette and am flexible on dates. So can I keep bidding low and if not accepted then change my dates of my flex fare ticket? Is a bid of $130 for such a trip likely to get accepted? For sure it depends on the season, but let's assume this month. I see I...
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    Acela seating chart

    Are Seats 3A/3C good on the Acela? I like seats a bit isolated from people. I figure the less people around me, the less chance of having some noisy and ill-mannered folks. Here is the seat map:
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    BC gone on the LSL after July 2?, 2022

    Haven't read all six pages so am wondering if Business class is still OUT for Lake shore limited? I took it a couple times in 2019 I think..
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    Upgrade/Companion/Lounge Coupons: seeking, available, questions

    Is the Lounge Access Coupon transferrable? This is the one you get with the AGR credit card . My parents have one expiring and was wondering if I could somehow use it? And does one need to have a valid ticket departing from the station that day ?
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    All of a sudden my fnbo card is getting declined everywhere. The last time it worked was yesterday when I bought a UPS shipping label through a reseller. A message came up asking me verify the transaction with some code sent to my email. I did that and the transaction went through. But now it is...
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    NRG Electric Bonus - 20,000 Points

    Doesn't the rate go up and down? If so curious why you cancelled after month 4 instead of waiting to see what happens over time?
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    Bid Up questions and experiences

    Interesting to learn that points for roommettes go down just before departure . I tried searching for today from NYP-CHI and it says 21,000 points.. It says "1 left at this price". So I guess to get 13k points there would need to be several unsold rooms, not one? And how far in advance will the...
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    Bid Up questions and experiences

    I assume bidup won't work with Amtrak Guest Rewards points tickets? I used to be able to book NYP to CHI for 13,000 AGR points. Now for past couple years it is 22,000+. Last time I booked the roommette from Rochester to Chicago only to save some points. Perhaps bidup may be an option. But even...
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    Bid Up questions and experiences

    Wondering if that has happened yet or any formal plans for it to happen?
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    East coast ski resorts accessible by Amtrak and local bus

    Adding some info. in case anyone searches this topic in the future: Seems Burlington, Vermont is out as I emailed Smuggler's Notch and they said: Unfortunately, Smugglers' does not provide transportation to or from Jeffersonville. The messaging you have included is a bit outdated, and at the...
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    Splitting ticket between coach and sleeper

    On this topic, will the attendant give attitude if you ask them to make the bed but only have a few hours till your destination?
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    East coast ski resorts accessible by Amtrak and local bus

    At the resort, you are right. But Airbnb's can be found in this range, i.e private room in some ones house.
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    East coast ski resorts accessible by Amtrak and local bus

    I am thinking that might be a bit cumbersome to lug the skis inside and look for space. Particularly as the train may be full. I will be taking the train from Croton in NY which is a staffed station. If I check the ski bags, do I give it to the conductor or the station staff?
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    East coast ski resorts accessible by Amtrak and local bus

    Yes, I saw that option. But I think the distance is ~10 miles? So Uber might get pricey. And not sure availability of Uber in that remote town.. Then finding accommodation in my price range might be another challenge..
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