Medic981
Train Attendant
As I am pricing the Texas Eagle from CHI to LAX, I see that if I take the 321 in coach to STL and then move to a roomette on 421, I can save $150. I called in for the first time to speak with an Amtrak agent and sure enough, it was correct. So I said go ahead and book the reservation. The reservation would have put me in Roomette 2, which is fine, as I have traveled several times in Roomette 2 with no problems. I asked if 3 or 4 was available and I was told yes, however, it would cost more!!! So I politely said thank you and hung up and called back immediately. The second agent told me the exact same thing!
I did not think that the location of the Roomette had to do with which price bucket, rather when the reservation was made. Roomette 2 is fine, however, as many of you know it is near the toilet, the coffee and the stairwell and somewhat of a high traffic area. This is the only reason I can think of as to why Roomette 2 is in a lower bucket than other roomettes. Would someone with more experience and knowledge in this please enlighten me and help me understand what is going through the bean counters minds???
I did not think that the location of the Roomette had to do with which price bucket, rather when the reservation was made. Roomette 2 is fine, however, as many of you know it is near the toilet, the coffee and the stairwell and somewhat of a high traffic area. This is the only reason I can think of as to why Roomette 2 is in a lower bucket than other roomettes. Would someone with more experience and knowledge in this please enlighten me and help me understand what is going through the bean counters minds???