I've only been on Amtrak once before and that was in a roomette. I'll be doing NYC-Montreal on the Adirondack in a few weeks and have a question about sitting in coach for the first time.
I realize that seats are not assigned, but how does one go about keeping a seat they are already using if they need/want to leave their seat?
Let's say my wife and I both want to stretch our legs and/or go to the cafe car together for a short time...could other passengers take our seats while we're away, leaving us to have to find new seats?
As far as etiquette goes, is there any way to "hold" a seat that someone is already using while they get up or are away from their seat for a little while?
I have read that they usually keep those going the entire distance in certain cars on the Adirondack, so perhaps once everyone is seated in those specific cars it won't be so much of an issue...?
Any thoughts anyone cares to add about this would be appreciated!
I realize that seats are not assigned, but how does one go about keeping a seat they are already using if they need/want to leave their seat?
Let's say my wife and I both want to stretch our legs and/or go to the cafe car together for a short time...could other passengers take our seats while we're away, leaving us to have to find new seats?
As far as etiquette goes, is there any way to "hold" a seat that someone is already using while they get up or are away from their seat for a little while?
I have read that they usually keep those going the entire distance in certain cars on the Adirondack, so perhaps once everyone is seated in those specific cars it won't be so much of an issue...?
Any thoughts anyone cares to add about this would be appreciated!