Update on the AGR partnership with Continental/United
Jan 30, 2012, 5:50 am
#136
Join Date: Feb 2004
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My card rarely swipes successfully, even at Amtrak clubs.
My card rarely swipes successfully, even at Amtrak clubs.
Feb 2, 2012, 9:48 pm
#137
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: Enough to travel better
Posts: 2,020
Used my Amtrak Select + card at UC last December for the first time at LAX. The receptionist saw my S+ card and said "Amtrak!" and quickly entered my AGR number into the system. Then I was ready to go.
About two weeks later, I went to the UC in DEN and presented my S+ card. One agent said to the other, "try swiping and see what happens". The card was swiped and because my AGR number was already entered into the system, it worked and I had access there as well.
About two weeks later, I went to the UC in DEN and presented my S+ card. One agent said to the other, "try swiping and see what happens". The card was swiped and because my AGR number was already entered into the system, it worked and I had access there as well.
Feb 8, 2012, 11:20 am
#138
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred/Companion Pass, Amtrak Select, Priority Club Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 453
I have to go to Houston this month, and DL is more than 5 X more expensive, so I'm going to have to fly on either AA or CO....was hoping some AGR points would soften the pain of not having status on those airlines anymore. But, doesn't look like I'll be able to-Am I missing something, or am I out of luck to earn AGR points on this trip?
Feb 8, 2012, 1:28 pm
#139
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
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Posts: 4,777
United Club Lounge Access Experiences
SFO International (for a domestic flight leaving from an international gate): Agent said the AGR card isn't valid for entry. I said it is, and she should call the other club. She said it shows 2011. I said yes, that's a stupid decision of Amtrak's not to show the Feb 2012 expiration date. She said OK, you can go in. I said thanks.
LAX: Agent said the card isn't valid, while swiping it anyway. I was getting ready to dispute her when she said the card swiped successfully and I should go in.
Boy, never had these problems at the old Continental Presidents Clubs.
LAX: Agent said the card isn't valid, while swiping it anyway. I was getting ready to dispute her when she said the card swiped successfully and I should go in.
Boy, never had these problems at the old Continental Presidents Clubs.
Feb 8, 2012, 2:17 pm
#140
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Location: n.y.c.
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Sorry to re-visit this again-I read it a few ways, one that until March CO flights can still earn AGR points, but I can't find anyplace on the CO FF page to enter an AGR number, and on the AGR website, it only discusses earning AGR points on CO codeshare flights through Newark etc.
I have to go to Houston this month, and DL is more than 5 X more expensive, so I'm going to have to fly on either AA or CO....was hoping some AGR points would soften the pain of not having status on those airlines anymore. But, doesn't look like I'll be able to-Am I missing something, or am I out of luck to earn AGR points on this trip?
I have to go to Houston this month, and DL is more than 5 X more expensive, so I'm going to have to fly on either AA or CO....was hoping some AGR points would soften the pain of not having status on those airlines anymore. But, doesn't look like I'll be able to-Am I missing something, or am I out of luck to earn AGR points on this trip?
Feb 9, 2012, 8:57 pm
#142
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: DL DM, AS MVP 100K, Amtrak peon, Colbert Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 4,534
The intermittently-live new UA site has an MP earning page for Amtrak:
Most of the verbiage is updated from CO's and the fare classes modified to reflect the merged CO/UA buckets (though the box does still say CO). Any of this could still change until the site goes into production on united.com next month.
It should be noted that Amtrak is prominent on the MP earning page (versus being buried as an Other partner for CO).
Most of the verbiage is updated from CO's and the fare classes modified to reflect the merged CO/UA buckets (though the box does still say CO). Any of this could still change until the site goes into production on united.com next month.
It should be noted that Amtrak is prominent on the MP earning page (versus being buried as an Other partner for CO).
Feb 10, 2012, 10:44 pm
#144
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: Amtrak S+, HH GLD, AA 1MM, SPG, UA, TSA Disparager Gold
Posts: 371
2012 Select Plus packets are being received as we speak (got mine today). Expiration date is now printed as expected. Let's see if this year's cards swipe more reliably at United Clubs...
Feb 11, 2012, 1:34 am
#145
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
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Feb 13, 2012, 9:38 am
#146
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: Amtrak S+, Kimpton IC
Posts: 298
First time as Select+ and First time trying to use it at a former RCC (in PDX).
At the time I had my temp card (just received my packet today!) and I entered the club and presented it.
The nice attendant looked at it and lit up and said "oh! this is the first one I've seen" and then took a copy of it and punched the amtrak numbers into her computer and I was good to go.
A Positive experience.
At the time I had my temp card (just received my packet today!) and I entered the club and presented it.
The nice attendant looked at it and lit up and said "oh! this is the first one I've seen" and then took a copy of it and punched the amtrak numbers into her computer and I was good to go.
A Positive experience.
SFO International (for a domestic flight leaving from an international gate): Agent said the AGR card isn't valid for entry. I said it is, and she should call the other club. She said it shows 2011. I said yes, that's a stupid decision of Amtrak's not to show the Feb 2012 expiration date. She said OK, you can go in. I said thanks.
LAX: Agent said the card isn't valid, while swiping it anyway. I was getting ready to dispute her when she said the card swiped successfully and I should go in.
Boy, never had these problems at the old Continental Presidents Clubs.
LAX: Agent said the card isn't valid, while swiping it anyway. I was getting ready to dispute her when she said the card swiped successfully and I should go in.
Boy, never had these problems at the old Continental Presidents Clubs.
Feb 14, 2012, 5:52 am
#147
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
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Posts: 549
I had no problem using my select+ card getting into United clubs at EWR and HNL last week, however at HNL they did ask for the 2012 card, told them I didn't receive mine yet but the 2011 card is good thru end of Feb. anyway, she swiped it and I was good to go.
Nice to see that this benefit still works, especially given the fact that priority pass and amex are not allowed in anymore
Nice to see that this benefit still works, especially given the fact that priority pass and amex are not allowed in anymore
Feb 14, 2012, 10:42 am
#148
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: PDX
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Feb 14, 2012, 4:42 pm
#149
Join Date: Jan 2003
Programs: American Airlines Platinum, National Executive
Posts: 3,790
Do other Star Alliance club access cards work for Amtrak clubs?
I have a US Airways Club membership, and my card has a United and a Continental symbol on it, with the Star Alliance logo; the card works in all 3 types of lounges. If United and Continental cards work for ClubAcela, thus will a US Airways work, due to US Airways' alliance?
I have a US Airways Club membership, and my card has a United and a Continental symbol on it, with the Star Alliance logo; the card works in all 3 types of lounges. If United and Continental cards work for ClubAcela, thus will a US Airways work, due to US Airways' alliance?
Feb 14, 2012, 4:47 pm
#150
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
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Do other Star Alliance club access cards work for Amtrak clubs?
I have a US Airways Club membership, and my card has a United and a Continental symbol on it, with the Star Alliance logo; the card works in all 3 types of lounges. If United and Continental cards work for ClubAcela, thus will a US Airways work, due to US Airways' alliance?
I have a US Airways Club membership, and my card has a United and a Continental symbol on it, with the Star Alliance logo; the card works in all 3 types of lounges. If United and Continental cards work for ClubAcela, thus will a US Airways work, due to US Airways' alliance?