Recent content by Roadpupp

The lounge in DC is nothing to write home about. Moynihan Station is the only one worth visiting in my mind. Boston is ok to do work in but nothing spectacular.

So this is a good problem to have. Still, I spend a ton on the FNBO credit card and travel Acela almost every week. I feel like an airline would have a "Platinum Elite" level for me but Amtrak doesn't recognize you beyond 20,000 TQPs. I already have tons of upgrade coupons and the companion...

Definitely keeping train changes to a minimum. Wont change in Pittsburgh on this trip. I have the family along. Appreciate all the input! So far you all seem 50/50 on LSL Eastboud vs Westbound. I could just do LSL both ways but it is pretty even time and price wise

Hey all- Considering a three day trip to Chicago from New Haven, CT. Travel times are within an hour of each other to take the Capitol or Lake Shore. Seems like I may be passing much of the lake front in the dark if I go eastbound . Capitol Limited goes through WV so I assume it has some...

You can use that card to check in to the Acela lounge and they will walk you to the train before they call it to the general public. If I was in line and you tried to get to the front by showing that card, I would make a fuss. I have Select Executive but that doesn't let me jump the line...

I hit Select Plus every year with the CC spend and my travel. I live in New Haven, CT and ride Acela or NE Regional every week to NYC and sometimes to Boston. For me Select Plus is a must have so I can camp out in the Boston or NYC lounges. I often get to Boston, work for an hour from the...

I had this happen last week on the Acela New Haven to NYP I got a non descript text or email telling me to call Amtrak. The "Select Executive" line still had to call me back half an hour later. I had to stay on the phone for 20+ min to get my return put back (my selected seat was gone as...