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[KevinKorell]

So far we have Amtrak trips as part of the Fest WOB-WEM and WEM-BON. The question is, are people going in coach or business class? I grabbed coach class tickets a few weeks ago, figuring it wasn't worth the extra expense to purchase business class. The surcharge is $8, which buys you a nice half can of ice cold soda, which might not be so popular with the January temperatures. Also I think that the BOS-PVD trip on Friday most will prefer taking Amtrak. The $11 one way fare may soon expire, and the regular fare of $15 ($13.50 AAA) would then apply if you get the low bucket. The BC surcharge however is $14, which however you look at it, about doubles the fare.... all for a 40-minute trip where again it's unlikely anyone will partake of the extra amenities. So I'm sticking with coach all the way. If by chance the Worcester option is chosen for Sunday, you can go in coach at $16 ($14.40 AAA). Or you can upgrade to roomette for an extra $57, or a bedroom for $249.

[MistyOLR]

Yeah, I'm sticking with coach, too... Even if I wanted to go with the Worcester option, I'd only go roomette/bedroom for the points if I came into copious amounts of extra money and had it left after the other tickets and expenses for the trip were covered.

[amtrakwolverine]

same here coach all the way.

Edited by amtrakwolverine, 06 December 2012 - 08:53 PM.

[saxman]

I just purchased all my tickets and will be going coach. Although $8 is one of the cheapest upgrade charges in the system, I'd rather use it when using the whole route, BON-POR.

[KevinKorell]

I'd rather use it when using the whole route, BON-POR.

... except it's not really the whole route anymore

[steve4031]

I'll talk thus over with mike and let you know.

[KevinKorell]

It would be nice if we could all sit in the same car, if that is possible. That way should there have to be a last minute change, such as the unlikely event we are terribly late and might miss the return trip, and we need to bail sooner, everyone will know. I realize too that we're boarding both directions of the Downeaster at intermediate stops, so those preferred window seats might not be available for everyone.. whether coach or business class.

[steve4031]

I'm leaning towards coach on the downeaster. I think the smart thing for me will be to get off in providence and meet the group there.

[steve4031]

I booked coach on all Amtrak sections. As did mike. I purchased a ticket from back bay to Providence too. If there is a snafu, I can always use the credit for another trip later on.