Recent content by 20th Century Rider

Of course nothing can replace a hard boiled egg!

Bidding up sounds like an enticing idea for the Eastern routes / CONO one nighters... where the specter of flex dining and poor service reduces the appeal to pay high prices. However a 2 night journey in the West is not a risk I would take. Unfortunately there only seem to be high bucket fares...

And don't forget those egg bite hacks!

Do board with as much documentation as possible... check in with the station staff, and do connect with the conductor as soon as you board... with docs in hand. Most importantly be flexible and know if anything doesn't line up as it should... but if you have been promised meals u should be ok...

Carrot shavings removed from the included flex salad... now only a few leaves of lettuce and a cherry tomato. Although the desserts haven't been too bad. The meal isn't that filling... but for sure makes u appreciate getting off and getting some real food at your destination. More...

That would be on the Eaglet, CONO, LSL, CL, Cardinal, and the Silvers...

Sleeper car pax are paying up to $500 on or more to get a few $16 meals? :oops:

If you really like 'em you can order in bulk and enjoy them every day... they're only a little over a buck each 😁

Be sure to request a large inconvenience transportation credit voucher for such a horrific downgrade. This usually cannot be done until the trip has been completed. Also you did the right thing to call back and get another agent who was apparently much more understanding. You are entitled to...

Oh... that's easy... lots-a carbs, lots-a sodium, and lots-a drizzling fat. 😁

Yes... score down once again... cafe offerings for breakfast and lunch and flex for dinner only... as if flex were any good. On the plus side, those sandwiches look like a bump up in quality and if the greek salad is as good as those served in Moynahan Metropolitan Lounge that would be a saving...

Here is what appears to be a new menu... looks like the flex type of meals for dinner including curry pot roast and chicken lupita which I haven't seen before. Lunch appears to be from the cafe but not entirely sure; although the greek salad looks pretty good. Breakfast seems to be downgraded to...

That certainly goes without saying.

So now we know what's so apparent about current Amtrak management style... They leave all to speculate and wonder... as in... 'Shhhhhhhsh - It's a secret.' But what's not so secret... management incompetence.

Perfect! Excellent! Outstanding! Hits that nail right on its head! The account is a 'right on' reflection of all the frustration expressed on AU re downgrades from sleeper to coach with no warnings or little opportunities... while the top brass were in absolute bliss with huge pay bonuses! But...