Amtrak Thanksgiving travel: book early for busy holiday

Amtrak Thanksgiving travel is expected to be busier than ever this year, and the operator is therefore urging customers to lock in tickets well in advance so passengers can secure the best available fares and guarantee seats before popular holiday trains sell out.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Amtrak Thanksgiving travel demand and early bookings

During last year’s busy holiday period, more than 1.2 million passengers travelled with America’s Railroad. On the back of this strong Amtrak holiday travel demand, the company now forecasts record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, reporting double-digit growth in early bookings compared with 2024 as customers reserve seats well ahead of the busiest days.

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Why book Amtrak early for holiday trips

Amtrak’s call for early bookings goes hand in hand with its expectation of setting new records for revenue and ridership for fiscal year 2025, backed by consistently strong customer satisfaction scores. Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Eliot Hamlisch emphasises that Amtrak offers a comfortable, convenient alternative to congested highways and crowded airports throughout the year and especially during the peak holiday season, inviting both longtime guests and first-time travellers to experience the railroad’s hospitality on their journeys.

Travellers are therefore encouraged to visit Amtrak’s website to review fares, schedules and terms of use before completing their reservations, ensuring they have up-to-date information on Amtrak fares and schedules on the website for their holiday plans.

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