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Old Jan 27, 2011, 12:47 pm
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
Amtrak Acela or CO to BOS for work next month? I can't decide.
+1 on the Shuttle. That's a long train ride.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 12:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Hartmann
Shuttle.
I've done the Shuttle. I'd actually lean toward CO via EWR for the extra miles versus the nonstop on the US Shuttle. I'd double the EQMs and RDMs.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by sdm1130
+1 on the Shuttle. That's a long train ride.
I know, although, I'm not at all opposed to that.

I'll probably end up flying just for the miles.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
Still want to try teh Shuttle, myself.
It's pretty much like any other US flight on a 319.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
I've done the Shuttle. I'd actually lean toward CO via EWR for the extra miles versus the nonstop on the US Shuttle. I'd double the EQMs and RDMs.
And potentially triple the time it takes to get there.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:05 pm
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
Amtrak Acela or CO to BOS for work next month? I can't decide.
Acela to BOS is a long train ride. But they have WiFi and it's reasonably comfortable. I've done it and wouldn't be in a hurry to do it again.

DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.

The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.

ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:06 pm
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
It's pretty much like any other US flight on a 319.
Agree. The benefit of the shuttle is frequency, flexibility, and reliability rather than it being some kind of fantastic in-flight experience. One free beer/wine in coach is nice too I suppose.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:09 pm
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Originally Posted by AMF in NJ
I just made some Dunkin at home and it tastes more like store Dunkin that I remember. ^:-:
Coming home from Hockey Do, I did allow myself to have Dunkin in the airport (PHL) before spoiling myself in a Business Elite seat for PHL-ATL
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:10 pm
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Originally Posted by Driving by DCA
One free beer/wine in coach is nice too I suppose.
Back in ye olde days, I could down a 6-pack of Samuel Adams between DCA and BOS
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:11 pm
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Originally Posted by sdm1130
And potentially triple the time it takes to get there.
I've got all day Monday to get there and all day Friday to get home.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:13 pm
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
Back in ye olde days, I could down a 6-pack of Samuel Adams between DCA and BOS
That is impressive. The only times I've used the shuttle I've either had a meeting upon landing or been renting a car to go further north, so I've had to keep it under control.

I did once manage to get through four G&Ts on a BWI-MHT flight in the old WN party seats...but that was a special occasion.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Driving by DCA
Acela to BOS is a long train ride. But they have WiFi and it's reasonably comfortable. I've done it and wouldn't be in a hurry to do it again.

DCA-EWR-BOS is an easy way to notch some EQMs and is still much faster than the train. So I'd do that.

The shuttle is a nice product, but it's not so fantastic that I would forgo miles for it if I had time to spend on the connection.

ETA: Acela first is a different story from Acela business. The meals in first are actually quite good and the service is good. Not a terrible way to spend a day.
If I did Acela, it would be in first.

Is there anything on the US Shuttle in Y that's different from a normal 319 flight, other than a free drink? I've only done it a couple of times on DCA-BOS, in F.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by ssullivan
If I did Acela, it would be in first.

Is there anything on the US Shuttle in Y that's different from a normal 319 flight, other than a free drink? I've only done it a couple of times on DCA-BOS, in F.
If you have a day to spend and have never done it, I would recommend Acela first. It is a long train ride, but it's a good experience.

I've only ever done the shuttle in Y and it's exactly like an ordinary 319 flight except the service is reliably good and quick and they give you that free drink.
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:25 pm
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4 mile run? Check.

Anthony Bourdain on TV while I eat lunch? Check.

Bowl of soup? Check.

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still in effect? Check!
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Old Jan 27, 2011, 1:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
Fixed.
Ouch. I'll have to posty post a bit to atone.
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