Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Offers Free Checked Bags and Tips for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
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ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 ~ As the holiday season approaches, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is urging travelers to plan ahead and book their tickets in advance for the Thanksgiving holiday period. With an expected increase in holiday travel, the rail service is advising customers to secure their seats early and consider upgrading to a Business Class ticket for guaranteed seat reservations.

To accommodate the busy travel weekend, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will be adding additional train cars on some routes. However, customers are still strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early to ensure availability. This is especially important for those traveling on the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor.

In addition, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering complementary checked baggage between selected staffed stations from Monday, November 25 through Monday, December 2. This will help alleviate some of the stress of traveling during this busy time. A list of stations offering and accepting checked bags can be found on pacificsurfliner.com/holiday.

To avoid overcrowding during the holiday period, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has suspended its Rail 2 Rail and Metrolink Code Share programs on certain dates. The Rail 2 Rail program will be suspended from November 27 through December 2, while the Metrolink Code Share program will only be suspended on November 27 and December 1.

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If travel plans change, customers are advised to change their reservations in advance of their scheduled departure. This can be done online at Amtrak.com, by phone at 800-USA-RAIL or at a staffed Amtrak station.

To assist travelers during this busy time, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is adding additional station staffing and temporary staffing at the Oceanside Transit Center office. This will help ensure a smooth and safe trip for all passengers.

For a stress-free journey during Thanksgiving week, here are some tips from Amtrak Pacific Surfliner:

- Book a Business Class ticket to guarantee a reserved seat.

- Stick to your scheduled train, but if necessary, change your ticket in advance through the Amtrak app, online, by phone or at a staffed station.

- Take advantage of the complimentary checked baggage service and bring only two bags per passenger.

- Travel during off-peak times and arrive at the station 45 minutes before departure.

- If you see something suspicious or an unattended item, report it to an Amtrak employee or call 911.

For more information and to book your trip, visit pacificsurfliner.com. With these tips in mind, travelers can ensure a safe and smooth journey during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.

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