On a slightly new direction...
I seem to have encountered a HICCUP using another code (legitimately, thanks!)
Has anyone used H620? This is the code that is supposed to offer a 75% discount for the 3rd through 6th persons traveling in a group on the NEC.
Our department has an invite to visit an agency in Philadelphia, and I was trying to persuade our Director into using the train for the journey.
If I book 6 people for the journey, each part of the round trip shows trips available (for Regional) in two buckets - one is $222 for all 6 people, the next bucket up is $294 for all 6 people.
If I compose the round trip of a pair of trips in the $222 bucket, the code works fine, discounting the entire round trip for the 6 of us to $222 total, or $37 per person.
However, if I select an earlier return trip, which is in the $294 bucket, then it only discounts the first trip, and tacks the return trip on at full fare, for a cost of $405 total - $67.50.
If I select a pair of regionals in the $294 bucket, then I get this whammy....
Problem With Promotion Code: The Promotion Code you provided is not available for the train, date or accommodation you selected, so we have provided a non-promotional fare. You may proceed with booking this fare, or you may consult your promotional materials and use the 'Modify Selection' button to select a valid train, date or accommodation. Then please resubmit.
Yet, nowhere in the Amtrak discount page does it mention this only being available for trips booked at the lowest available rate, unless that's what this cookie cutter statement is supposed to mean...
"Seating is limited and subject to availability."
GRRRR!