penguinflies
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Traveling Acela this Saturday, wondering if anyone could chime in on best value/way to upgrade.
Curious if anyone knows what is the accommodation charge Acela first WAS-BOS.
Overview: Party of 2. One Passenger is select plus. Able to get club access for early boarding in WAS. We have companion coupons and upgrade coupons in our arsenal. We purchased in low-bucket at $188 on the BOGO.
Since reservation is a BOGO fare we are unable to use upgrade coupon and Amtrak unable accept cash to purchase upgrade. We are also unable to modify to earlier train with this reservation. It has been suggested that I could modify this ticket to upgrade to flexible or first fare, once in that fare bucket, then cancel and refund this fare with no penalty or change fees.
Options:
1. Stick with business class on Acela (never been on this train, we're just sightseeing) and enjoy what we purchased and use Club Acela access in WAS to board early. Dream of using first class some other day.
2. Buy the fare at $188 and use a companion coupon for the second passenger, then upgrade using cash for the accommodation charge. (unsure what the accommodation fare is at this time)
3. I could buy 2 tickets at $188 each and use 2 upgrade coupons. Both mid-morning trains have first seats available.
Last, a logistical question: taking this train WAS to BOS, can we get off the train in PHL, NYP to gain access to Club Acela for breaks and snacks? Trying to figure out food situation if we remain in acela business class for the 8hours.
TIA!
Penguinflies
Curious if anyone knows what is the accommodation charge Acela first WAS-BOS.
Overview: Party of 2. One Passenger is select plus. Able to get club access for early boarding in WAS. We have companion coupons and upgrade coupons in our arsenal. We purchased in low-bucket at $188 on the BOGO.
Since reservation is a BOGO fare we are unable to use upgrade coupon and Amtrak unable accept cash to purchase upgrade. We are also unable to modify to earlier train with this reservation. It has been suggested that I could modify this ticket to upgrade to flexible or first fare, once in that fare bucket, then cancel and refund this fare with no penalty or change fees.
Options:
1. Stick with business class on Acela (never been on this train, we're just sightseeing) and enjoy what we purchased and use Club Acela access in WAS to board early. Dream of using first class some other day.
2. Buy the fare at $188 and use a companion coupon for the second passenger, then upgrade using cash for the accommodation charge. (unsure what the accommodation fare is at this time)
3. I could buy 2 tickets at $188 each and use 2 upgrade coupons. Both mid-morning trains have first seats available.
Last, a logistical question: taking this train WAS to BOS, can we get off the train in PHL, NYP to gain access to Club Acela for breaks and snacks? Trying to figure out food situation if we remain in acela business class for the 8hours.
TIA!
Penguinflies