People planning their first long-distance train journey often ask me if an Amtrak sleeping car is worth the extra cost. My response is always the same: Absolutely! A real bed and privacy beats trying to sleep sitting up with a crying toddler kicking the back of your seat all night. Obviously, for those and other reasons,…
There has been a lot of criticism directed at all the loyalty programs lately. I’ve been a member of the American Airlines Aadvantage program for almost 25 years and we have a credit card that adds one mile to my Aadvantage account for every dollar spent. I also have a Hawaiian Airlines card and,…
A relative of mine has just made a round trip on Amtrak from Washington to Florida and back. He took the Silver Meteor southbound and the Silver Star back. Understanding that his experience is just one person’s observation of just two train rides, his report is nevertheless interesting and begs further discussion. On his…
Little by little, Amtrak has become just as confusing as the airline when it comes to fares. You think you’ve discovered the rationale behind a particular pricing structure, then you run across something weird that defies logic. For travel on Amtrak, everyone pays a basic rail fare for which you get one coach seat….