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Posted by sojourner (Member # 3134) on :

I assume some people here are Amtrak Select members and was wondering what particular benefits you enjoy. Thanks!

Posted by sbalax (Member # 2801) on :

Sojourner--

You can find the information you need at www.amtrakguestrewards.com . I earned Select status for travel I did in 2004 but did not qualify based on my travel in 2005 but they extended my status as a courtesy for 2006.

There are bonus points involved as well as some "free" upgrades and passes to the Acela/Metroplitan lounges if you are not in a Sleeper. There is also a dedicated phone number for reservations and point redemption for Select members.

Hope that helps,

Frank in, you got it, Sunny SBA

Posted by chrisg (Member # 2488) on :

What does Select Plus status mean to you? Enhanced recognition, benefits, rewards, offers...the ultimate Amtrak Guest Rewards experience.
A 50% point bonus on every Amtrak trip you take, excluding bonus points.
A Select Plus membership card and complimentary luggage tags.
Unlimited access to all ClubAcela®, Amtrak's Metropolitan Lounge® and First class lounges in the Amtrak system when you present your Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Plus membership card to an attendant (luggage tags are not valid forms of admittance). Your ClubAcela access allows admittance for immediate family members traveling with you or one non-family guest.
Three 48-hour, advance booking, one-class upgrades.
Two complimentary companion Coach vouchers.
Select/Select Plus members-only offers and exclusive deals from Amtrak and Amtrak Guest Rewards partners.
Toll-free numbers for reservations and priority Amtrak Guest Rewards service.
Exclusive redemption opportunities, including a special bonus redemption offer.
"Rule Buster" award availability for redemption travel during blackouts.
Faster availability of Amtrak travel rewards—Select Plus members may pick-up one-zone coach and Acela®/Metroliner® rewards immediately upon redemption. All other Amtrak travel rewards will be available within 24 hours of order redemption.
You'll receive a membership kit soon after you qualify. 2006 Select Plus benefits begin March 1, 2006 and are valid through February 2007.

Use your Select Plus member number and enjoy these special Select-only partner benefits and services:
"Fast Track" to HHonors Gold VIP Status.
A complimentary membership to Hertz #1 Club Gold, plus double points.
LoewsFirst Gold status from Loews hotels.
5,000 bonus points for staying 3 times at Omni Hotels.
50 percent savings on a luggage set from Samsonite.
Additional bonus points on purchases from Teleflora's Flower Club.
Up to 5,000 bonus points for joining Zipcar.
Additional bonus points for dollars spent on Cruise Locators bookings.

Posted by rtabern (Member # 4306) on :

Ok, another "select" question!

Are the passes to the Acela lounge also good at Metropolitan lounges (as in, Chicago)? It only says Club Acela access... can I use them at the Metropolitan lounges too?

AND... if you have that access, do you get to board the train at the same time as the sleeping car passengers do? (getting a nice pick of the coach seats).

Just curious, I just got Select status and hope to get Select+ by the end of the year.

Posted by sbalax (Member # 2801) on :

Good Question. I would imagine the passes would be good at Club Acela and the Metropolitan Lounges as well as the Lounge in New Orleans (Magnolia Room???).

I don't know about boarding with the sleeper passengers but it would be worth asking.

Frank in Sunny SBA

Posted by rY. (Member # 3528) on :

I, personally, was excited to receive the pre-printed luggage tags (especially in light of the current state of security "awareness") [Wink]