[Expired] Amtrak: Acela Fares For $20

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The Offer

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  • Amtrak is offering $20 Acela fares. Must book by 11/12 for travel 11/16 – 12/17

The Fine Print

  • Valid for a $20.00 one way regular (full) adult rail fare.
  • Valid for sale between November 10–November 12, 2020.
  • Valid for travel between November 16–December 17, 2020.
  • Valid only for travel on Acela business class. No upgrades are permitted.
  • Blackout dates apply on the following days: November 24–25 and November 28–30, 2020 and all Fridays and Sundays.
  • Seating is limited
  • Seats may not be available on all trains at all times.
  • Fares are subject to availability.
  • This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer.
  • In addition to the discount restrictions this offer is also subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
  • Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Once travel has begun no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
  • Cancellation fees and other restrictions may apply.
  • Refer to discount code C820.

Our Verdict

Nice deal for those that need to travel by train.

Hat tip to reader Ann M

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OyVey
OyVey (@guest_1088351)
November 10, 2020 20:18

Nice try covid. I’ll get back to traveling when this virus is near gone.

OverBiten
OverBiten (@guest_1088432)
November 10, 2020 22:14

Ummm… in New York State, where Acela runs through, the COVID daily death rate has been a stable 8 – 10 deaths a day… down from nearly a 1000/day in April peak, I would call that 100 fold decrement near gone?
https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america/new-york?view=daily-deaths&tab=trend

Boston, Mass not much different: https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america/massachusetts?view=daily-deaths&tab=trend

Bob
Bob (@guest_1088638)
November 11, 2020 11:11

What are you trying to argue? The reason death rates are reduced is because people aren’t traveling and mingling as much as before, not because COVID has mutated into a harmless cold. If people weren’t taking precautions, history would just repeat itself. Biology is predictable.

OverBiten
OverBiten (@guest_1088649)
November 11, 2020 11:28

There is no argument. Look at the decrement in death chart. Has the media highlighted this? How about Sweden? Explain that? US leaders and news avoid that topic.

The virus has not mutated and weakened? Most viruses do. Biology and SEASONAL viral curves are predictable, correct.

Did you look at the NY mobility chart? Mobility has moved up 40% since the death peak in April, but deaths are still down. There are other factors beyond human intervention here.

My point is, the virus and the 100 trillion microbes in your body will never be “near gone.” But one can boost their immune system to prevent infections, fear and travel paralysis.

People need to start looking at the data and think for themselves if they value freedom.

Heywood
Heywood (@guest_1088556)
November 11, 2020 08:26

New York is the midpoint for the Acela route. The current daily death rate in New York state is about 10 persons per day, and has been steady at that level since July. It peaked at a thousand deaths per day in mid-April. That’s a 100-fold decrement. When would you consider it to be near gone?

Bob
Bob (@guest_1088639)
November 11, 2020 11:13

You do realize the reason COVID death rates are down, is because the number of people traveling and mingling is down also? It’s cause and effect….COVID didn’t suddenly become not contagious. It’s not spreading because people aren’t mingling like pre-COVID.

If the guy doesn’t want to travel, then so be it. If you want to travel by train, thats your own decision likewise.

slaven
slaven (@guest_1088350)
November 10, 2020 20:07

is a shame that the acela routes are so limited. only travels between:
Boston New Haven New York Philadelphia Wilmington Washington

Aswin Prasad
Aswin Prasad (@guest_1088445)
November 10, 2020 22:34

Yes. I think that’s how Biden traveled to DC daily. And the only profitable route for Amtrak :p.

Joe Biden
Joe Biden (@guest_1088308)
November 10, 2020 19:02

Choo choo! Sounds like fun!

Donald Trump
Donald Trump (@guest_1088332)
November 10, 2020 19:42

Amtrak is a drain on the economy. They haven’t turned a profit in years. Shut them down for good.

qmc
qmc (@guest_1088501)
November 11, 2020 01:38

The federal government spends upwards of $50 billion on the highways and roads. Those haven’t turned a profit ever. Shut them down for good.

Bob
Bob (@guest_1088642)
November 11, 2020 11:18

edit: I can’t read lol.

OyVey
OyVey (@guest_1088554)
November 11, 2020 08:23

McDonald, plz go.

atexit8
atexit8 (@guest_1088585)
November 11, 2020 09:47

Actually the entire Northeast Corridor of Amtrack *subsidizes* the rest of the country.
Amtrak is profitable in the northeast.
It is the rest of the country that are freeloaders!
It provides “almost of its operating profits”
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/072115/how-amtrak-works-makes-money.asp