I was considering getting a Bahncard because I am planning to visit my sister a couple of times in the next year in Germany. I have a couple of questions before I do so.
1. Can I buy multiple tickets and receive the discount? For example can I buy two tickets and receive 25% off of both?
2. This relates more to bahn.bonus. If I buy all of the tickets will I reap all of the rewards or is like a frequent flyer program in that each person is credited?
3. Can I cross book? If I buy a first class Bahncard will I receive 25% off for 2nd class bookings?
4. I read in the thread below about a "trial upgrade". Does that still exist? I might be interested in a first trip or two.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/europ...rt-thread.html
5. Do all tickets booked require at least one DB segment? Can I save on AVE or TGV trains as well or must I depart from Germany?
6. Am I interpreting the following correctly that if I sign up for Bahn.bonus I will receive a 10 EUR voucher?
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/bahncard/b...bcardinfo_LZ01
7. How does "elite status" work? I remember seeing something about 2.000 EUR spend.
8. Is it difficult to redeem bahn.bonus points?
While we're at it does anyone a have a good link to info and/or trip reports regarding the 1st lounges?
Sorry for the deluge of questions.