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Information that follows is courtesy of: http://www.amtrak.com/press/atk20030312033.html
WASHINGTON - Amtrak is rolling into spring with its 1-2-Free fare promotion. With 1-2-Free, groups of three traveling together to the same destination may take advantage of some great savings when they purchase the first ticket at the full adult price, the second ticket at half the full adult price, and then receive the third ticket for free. That means groups of three can save 50 percent off regular fares. Even if only two people are traveling together, it's a great deal. Also, passengers traveling solo receive a 25 percent discount, making Amtrak the best way to take a spring break.
"Our 1-2-Free promotion offers great fares for travel on many of Amtrak's routes nationwide," said Barbara J. Richardson, Amtrak's vice president of marketing and sales. "1-2-Free follows our successful Winter promotion which created great interest in rail travel and resulted in increases in ridership on some routes."
Amtrak's 1-2-Free fare promotion - plus the 25 percent discount for solo travelers - is available for sale March 16 through April 30, 2003 for travel March 19 through August 28, 2003. With the 1-2-Free offer, the first fare may be combined with Amtrak's senior, disabled or Student Advantage discounts. The second fare is always half off the full adult fare and the third fare is free. 1-2-Free passengers must travel together. When making reservations, mention code H270 to receive the 1-2-Free fare.
Amtrak's 25 percent discount for solo travelers may be combined with the senior, disabled or Student Advantage discounts. In addition, with the solo traveler fare, up to two children also travel at half off the regular adult fare. That means that one adult may travel at 25 percent off with two children coming along at half price. Mention code H305 for the 25 percent discount for solo travelers.
Once a reservation is made, passengers may pick up their tickets at any staffed Amtrak station, use a Quik Trak machine or have the tickets sent by mail. Passengers may also contact their local travel agent for assistance in ticketing a reservation. All Amtrak trains are included in the promotion with the exception of the Acela Express, Metroliner and Downeaster services.
Because seats are limited, customers should act quickly, booking reservations at least three days in advance of travel. Tickets may be upgraded upon payment of applicable charges. Fares are non-refundable once purchased. The 1-2-Free promotion and solo traveler discount are not available on any departure requiring the purchase of a peak or unrestricted fare. Other restrictions and blackout dates do apply. For more information, passengers should visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
About Amtrak
Amtrak passengers enjoy rail service in more than 500 communities in 46 states across a 22,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and reservations, visit Amtrak's Web site at http://www.amtrak.com
WASHINGTON - Amtrak is rolling into spring with its 1-2-Free fare promotion. With 1-2-Free, groups of three traveling together to the same destination may take advantage of some great savings when they purchase the first ticket at the full adult price, the second ticket at half the full adult price, and then receive the third ticket for free. That means groups of three can save 50 percent off regular fares. Even if only two people are traveling together, it's a great deal. Also, passengers traveling solo receive a 25 percent discount, making Amtrak the best way to take a spring break.
"Our 1-2-Free promotion offers great fares for travel on many of Amtrak's routes nationwide," said Barbara J. Richardson, Amtrak's vice president of marketing and sales. "1-2-Free follows our successful Winter promotion which created great interest in rail travel and resulted in increases in ridership on some routes."
Amtrak's 1-2-Free fare promotion - plus the 25 percent discount for solo travelers - is available for sale March 16 through April 30, 2003 for travel March 19 through August 28, 2003. With the 1-2-Free offer, the first fare may be combined with Amtrak's senior, disabled or Student Advantage discounts. The second fare is always half off the full adult fare and the third fare is free. 1-2-Free passengers must travel together. When making reservations, mention code H270 to receive the 1-2-Free fare.
Amtrak's 25 percent discount for solo travelers may be combined with the senior, disabled or Student Advantage discounts. In addition, with the solo traveler fare, up to two children also travel at half off the regular adult fare. That means that one adult may travel at 25 percent off with two children coming along at half price. Mention code H305 for the 25 percent discount for solo travelers.
Once a reservation is made, passengers may pick up their tickets at any staffed Amtrak station, use a Quik Trak machine or have the tickets sent by mail. Passengers may also contact their local travel agent for assistance in ticketing a reservation. All Amtrak trains are included in the promotion with the exception of the Acela Express, Metroliner and Downeaster services.
Because seats are limited, customers should act quickly, booking reservations at least three days in advance of travel. Tickets may be upgraded upon payment of applicable charges. Fares are non-refundable once purchased. The 1-2-Free promotion and solo traveler discount are not available on any departure requiring the purchase of a peak or unrestricted fare. Other restrictions and blackout dates do apply. For more information, passengers should visit www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
About Amtrak
Amtrak passengers enjoy rail service in more than 500 communities in 46 states across a 22,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and reservations, visit Amtrak's Web site at http://www.amtrak.com
