The actual press release...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2003
ATK-03-033
Contact: ******* *** *****
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Spring Travel on Amtrak is 1-2-free
Solo travelers receive 25 percent off
WASHINGTON _ Amtrak is rolling into spring with its 1-2-Free fare promotion.
With 1-2-Free, groups of three traveling together to the same destination
may take advantage of some great savings when they purchase the first ticket
at the full adult price, the second ticket at half the full adult price, and
then receive the third ticket for free. That means groups of three can save
50 percent off regular fares. Even if only two people are traveling
together, it¹s a great deal. Also, passengers traveling solo receive a 25
percent discount, making Amtrak the best way to take a spring break.
³Our 1-2-Free promotion offers great fares for travel on many of Amtrak¹s
routes nationwide,² said Barbara J. Richardson, Amtrak¹s vice president of
marketing and sales. ³1-2-Free follows our successful Winter promotion which
created great interest in rail travel and resulted in increases in ridership
on some routes.²
Amtrak¹s 1-2-Free fare promotion _ plus the 25 percent discount for solo
travelers _ is available for sale March 16 through April 30, 2003 for travel
March 19 through August 28, 2003. With the 1-2-Free offer, the first fare
may be combined with Amtrak¹s senior, disabled or Student Advantage
discounts. The second fare is always half off the full adult fare and the
third fare is free. 1-2-Free passengers must travel together. When making
reservations, mention code H270 to receive the 1-2-Free fare.
Amtrak¹s 25 percent discount for solo travelers may be combined with the
senior, disabled or Student Advantage discounts. In addition, with the solo
traveler fare, up to two children also travel at half off the regular adult
fare. That means that one adult may travel at 25 percent off with two
children coming along at half price. Mention code H305 for the 25 percent
discount for solo travelers.
Once a reservation is made, passengers may pick up their tickets at any
staffed Amtrak station, use a Quik Trak machine or have the tickets sent by
mail. Passengers may also contact their local
travel agent for assistance
in ticketing a reservation. All Amtrak trains are included in the promotion
with the exception of the Acela Express, Metroliner and Downeaster services.
Because seats are limited, customers should act quickly, booking
reservations at least three days in advance of travel. Tickets may be
upgraded upon payment of applicable charges. Fares are non-refundable once
purchased. The 1-2-Free promotion and solo traveler discount are not
available on any departure requiring the purchase of a peak or unrestricted
fare. Other restrictions and blackout dates do apply. For more
information, passengers should visit
www.amtrak.com <
http://www.amtrak.com/>
or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
About Amtrak
Amtrak passengers enjoy rail service in more than 500
communities in 46 states across a 22,000-mile route system. For schedules,
fares and reservations, visit Amtrak¹s Web site at
www.amtrak.com
<
http://www.amtrak.com/> .
