I just made a reservation from Everett, WA to New York leaving Everett on November 3rd in roomettes on the Builder and the Lakeshore
The Superliner roomette EVR-CHI was $287 and the Viewliner roomette CHI-NYP was $250.
If memory serves, those are lowest or 2nd lowest buckets for each. I know $250 is really too much considering the reheated dog food they will likely still be serving on the Lakeshore, but the Lakeshore roomettes have always been way too high even in the lower buckets. I know $250 is a low-ish bucket for a Lakeshore roomette and I am reasonably sure $287 is low bucket on the Builder.
We can argue about the levels of the buckets all we want, and to those who object that $250 on the LSL is too high given the service level, I agree with you. But I'll swallow hard and pay it, though I wouldn't pay much more. I am making a same day connection off the Builder (I know, I know) and don't want to risk the 6:40 departure of the Cap.
My point really is that Amtrak is working their yield management and not just leaving it at higher buckets. It also demonstrates the 4-6 month out sweet spot on fares that has been experience over the last few years is holding.
Looking forward to seeing Moynihan Train Hall.
The Superliner roomette EVR-CHI was $287 and the Viewliner roomette CHI-NYP was $250.
If memory serves, those are lowest or 2nd lowest buckets for each. I know $250 is really too much considering the reheated dog food they will likely still be serving on the Lakeshore, but the Lakeshore roomettes have always been way too high even in the lower buckets. I know $250 is a low-ish bucket for a Lakeshore roomette and I am reasonably sure $287 is low bucket on the Builder.
We can argue about the levels of the buckets all we want, and to those who object that $250 on the LSL is too high given the service level, I agree with you. But I'll swallow hard and pay it, though I wouldn't pay much more. I am making a same day connection off the Builder (I know, I know) and don't want to risk the 6:40 departure of the Cap.
My point really is that Amtrak is working their yield management and not just leaving it at higher buckets. It also demonstrates the 4-6 month out sweet spot on fares that has been experience over the last few years is holding.
Looking forward to seeing Moynihan Train Hall.