Originally Posted by
nerd
Why would you assume that points from other sources count when the rules specifically state otherwise?
I'm not assuming they count. I'm assuming there's a decent *chance* they might, for two reasons:
A) Many companies word their terms based upon the core/original activity (in this case, buying train tickets) and fail to later update them to take into account promotions and various other earning activities that come along later.
B) Many report that Amtrak doesn't enforce expiring points at the 3 year mark when no trips have been taken. Alternative earning sources could be a reason for this.
It would be most prudent to not assume they'll extend expiration, but it can only help if they do. Easy, free, instant 100 points either way.