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Check out Amtrak’s First Class beverage menu. It’s better than what’s served on airlines.

December 26, 2014 by James Larounis 6 Comments

Check out Amtrak’s First Class beverage menu. It’s better than what’s served on airlines.

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! US domestic based airlines offer complimentary alcoholic beverages to First Class passengers, and in the case of American Airlines, also to Executive Platinum passengers seated in the Main Cabin. It’s no surprise that domestic airlines don’t offer as extensive of … [Continue reading]

Amtrak Food: Inedible and Overpriced

December 16, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Amtrak Food: Inedible and Overpriced

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I had the “joys” of riding on Amtrak this weekend in the Northeast corridor. Being on a trip that past over a meal time, and I was rather hungry, I decided I’d give Amtrak‘s onboard cafe car a try. Amtrak … [Continue reading]

Redeeming Amtrak Points: Sweet Spots

November 2, 2014 by James Larounis 8 Comments

Redeeming Amtrak Points: Sweet Spots

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I’m a fan of Amtrak Guest Rewards and the redemption opportunities. Sure, a train isn’t the fastest way to get across the country, but if you have the time, and want to see the country go by outside your window, … [Continue reading]

Inside Tip: The secret to the best Amtrak Business Class seating

October 30, 2014 by James Larounis 10 Comments

Inside Tip: The secret to the best Amtrak Business Class seating

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Amtrak is a convenient way of shuttling up and down the northeast corridor, with downtown to downtown service. While most trains offer a Business Class service, you should know that not all Amtrak business class services are the same. Interestingly, Amtrak … [Continue reading]

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