James (Jamie) started The Forward Cabin blog to educate readers about points, miles, and loyalty programs. He’s spoken at Princeton University and The New York Times Travel Show and has been quoted in...
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6 comments
Jill Hurwitz
November 25, 2019
If I want to earn TQP points for Select Plus status next year, do I get TQPs only if I buy a ticket for myself in 2019 for travel in 2019? That is, do I get TQPs if I buy tickets 1) for another passenger not traveling with me and/or 2) for travel in 2020 (assuming I purchase the ticket in 2019)?
Regards, Jill
Jarrod West
November 28, 2019
Hi Jill,
You will only earn TQP for your own tickets, not tickets you purchase for others.
Thanks for reading!
David Banker
January 02, 2020
If I earn Select Plus status in June 2019, for example, how long do I remain eligible for Select Plus status? Right now, the Amtrak Guest Rewards website (via Safari browser on my iPhone) suggests my status expires in February 2020 (next month!). Makes no sense…
James Larounis
January 08, 2020
Hi David, based on this, you should have it through February 2021, it appears. My suggestion would be to call Amtrak Guest Rewards directly to see if there may be a glitch, or what may be wrong with the displayed date. Thanks for reading!
Amelia
July 02, 2023
I attained Select Plus status for one year, until 2024. However, after only one trip, my status became void. Not only that, I am required to earn over 3,000 addition points to regain my status. How may I contact Amtrak Guest Rewards directly?
Keri Stooksbury
July 03, 2023
Hi Amelia – You can shoot Amtrak an email at this link. Thanks for reading!
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