From MSN:
“Amtrak’s
now allowing pets on weekday Acela trains”
Great news for
pet owners looking to bring their four-legged companion along for a ride on
Amtrak’s “fancy train,” Acela. Effective immediately, Amtrak will allow dogs
and cats up to 20 pounds to join their human on weekday business-class Acela
trains, in addition to weekend travel, which was already allowed. Amtrak
charges an additional $26 (or 800 points) to add a pet, and they must stay in
their carrier for the entire trip — ideally under the seat in front.
Additionally, pet owners must sign a “Pet Release and Indemnification
Agreement” before each segment. Fortunately, the change is already live — you
can bring a pet on Acela as soon as today if you’d like. Notably, pets are not
allowed in first-class cars, so it won’t be possible to book Acela first class
or lock in an upgrade if you’re traveling with your furry friend. Cafe cars
also remain a pet-free zone — on Acela, you’ll be limited to a business-class
car if you’re traveling with a pet.
According to
Amtrak, more than 174,000 pets have joined their humans onboard trains since
the program began in October 2015, generating more than $4 million in revenue
from related fees. Note that only eight spaces will be available per departure,
so if you’re anticipating needing to travel with your pet, you may want to lock
in your trip a bit earlier than usual. If you’re looking to book an Amtrak trip
— with or without an up-to-20-pound companion — be sure to check out our guide
to “the best credit cards to use for train travel” to help maximize your
return.
^ Hopefully
this will help make train travel better. ^
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