I have a trip next April and made reservations 2 days ago. It shows at my bank as pending. How long does it take for Amtrak to clear it? I assume I am charged immediately. Has anyone ever seen the fair go down prior to the trip?
When does billing clear/fare decreases?
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Yes, and when that happens you just call back and request to be moved to the lower fare, specially in a no change fee regime like exists now, and usually they will do it, if the agent knows his rear end from his front end that is.
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From what I have seen, it is more likely that Bedrooms will sell out than go down in price for a travel date in April. I think you were wise to purchase early.
I purchased a bedroom 4 months ago for our upcoming trip from CHI-LAX and back at the end of Sept. and checked back 4 or 5 times a week. The (high!) price never came down--it only went up. I think with COVID more people are wanting a bedroom or roomette on long distance trains. You aren't required to wear a mask if you are in your room and your door is closed. That's a big selling point for me, at least. Not sure if the mask rule will be in effect next April of course, but will be for for some time yet, I think--guessing it will probably be through the winter at a minimum. But still worth checking periodically for a price decrease on your route.
Followup: Looks like the public transportation mask mandate is currently extended to Jan. 18, 2022.
And I guess technically if you are supposed to wear your mask in your roomette or bedroom (or restroom/shower which I haven't seen addressed) how could that ever be monitored if you have your curtains closed? You can simply put your mask on if someone knocks on your door.
And I guess technically if you are supposed to wear your mask in your roomette or bedroom (or restroom/shower which I haven't seen addressed) how could that ever be monitored if you have your curtains closed? You can simply put your mask on if someone knocks on your door.
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I believe that is correct. However, on three LD trains in the past month, we were un-masked in our rooms and left the door/curtain open. No one said anything although we would have complied if something was said. YMMV. Mask on of course walking to the diner until we were seated.
