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News Release
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
60 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
www.amtrak.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Media Relations (202) 906-3860
ATK-06-099
December 19, 2006
Amtrak Offers AAA MEMBERS 50% Off Companion Fare On Several Trains
Bring Along a Friend for Half Price Until March 15
WASHINGTON – Beginning January 3, 2007, Amtrak is offering AAA members the chance to bring along a companion for half off the full rail fare on many trains. Tickets are on sale now through February 28 for travel between January 3 and March 15, 2007.
With the companion fare, one person may travel for 50 percent off the rail fare with the purchase of a AAA member Adult Amtrak Ticket (maximum of one companion per paid AAA adult.) In addition, when sleeper cars or Business class is available, companions receive 25 percent off the best available accommodation fare.
The 50% Off Companion Fare offer is valid on board the following trains: Ann Rutledge, Blue Water, California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Capitols, Cardinal, Carl Sandburg, Carolinian, Cascades, City of New Orleans, Crescent, Coast Starlight, Illini, Illinois Zephyr, Kansas City/St. Louis Mules, Lake Shore Limited, Lincoln Service, Maple Leaf, Pacific Surfliner, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Pere Marquette, Piedmont, Saluki, San Joaquins, Southwest Chief, State House, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle and Wolverine. Amtrak’s everyday 50% discount for children ages 2-15 traveling with a fare paying adult also applies to these trains.
To take advantage of 50% Off Companion Fare offer, visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and use the code H644. Some blackout dates apply. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of travel. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other discounts, including but not limited to: travel agency fares, convention fares, government fares, group escorts, interline fares, military fares, touring passes, multi-ride fares, partnership programs (i.e. Student Advantage); with the exception of the AAA 10 percent discount off the first ticket purchase. Routes and offers subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
About Amtrak
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
60 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
www.amtrak.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Media Relations (202) 906-3860
ATK-06-099
December 19, 2006
Amtrak Offers AAA MEMBERS 50% Off Companion Fare On Several Trains
Bring Along a Friend for Half Price Until March 15
WASHINGTON – Beginning January 3, 2007, Amtrak is offering AAA members the chance to bring along a companion for half off the full rail fare on many trains. Tickets are on sale now through February 28 for travel between January 3 and March 15, 2007.
With the companion fare, one person may travel for 50 percent off the rail fare with the purchase of a AAA member Adult Amtrak Ticket (maximum of one companion per paid AAA adult.) In addition, when sleeper cars or Business class is available, companions receive 25 percent off the best available accommodation fare.
The 50% Off Companion Fare offer is valid on board the following trains: Ann Rutledge, Blue Water, California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Capitols, Cardinal, Carl Sandburg, Carolinian, Cascades, City of New Orleans, Crescent, Coast Starlight, Illini, Illinois Zephyr, Kansas City/St. Louis Mules, Lake Shore Limited, Lincoln Service, Maple Leaf, Pacific Surfliner, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Pere Marquette, Piedmont, Saluki, San Joaquins, Southwest Chief, State House, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle and Wolverine. Amtrak’s everyday 50% discount for children ages 2-15 traveling with a fare paying adult also applies to these trains.
To take advantage of 50% Off Companion Fare offer, visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and use the code H644. Some blackout dates apply. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of travel. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other discounts, including but not limited to: travel agency fares, convention fares, government fares, group escorts, interline fares, military fares, touring passes, multi-ride fares, partnership programs (i.e. Student Advantage); with the exception of the AAA 10 percent discount off the first ticket purchase. Routes and offers subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
About Amtrak
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.
