Can I book train ticket for my friend?

Can I book train ticket for my friend? Yes, just like flights, you can book tickets for friends and family. Just remember, that while traveling the passenger must carry a valid photo identity proof.

Does your name have to match exactly with your ticket?

Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.

Can 2 people share Amtrak roomette?

They do not allow sharing of rooms - so a separate ticket will mean booking a different (second) roomette. What happens to someone who gets on an Amtrak train without a ticket? If you buy the ticket from the Amtrak website it will give you the price for 2 passengers in the same Roomette.

Do train tickets have your name on them?

It depends on the type of train ticket or fare you bought. While rail passes are issued in the name of specific passengers and must match that traveler's passport, regular e-tickets or train tickets as of now are not associated with specific passengers and conductors do not require ID on the train.

Can I change the name on an Amtrak ticket?

To cancel or change your Amtrak ticket please go to www.Amtrak.com and click on the Modify Trip tab (upper right hand corner) and follow the prompts: Or you can call Amtrak directly at 1 (800) 872-7245. Changes: Amtrak does not charge a ticket change fee, but please note that other fees may apply.

Do they check name on the ticket?

When the TSA agents check your boarding pass, they also check your Secure Flight passenger data. Even though your boarding pass may not match your government-issued ID (i.e. your middle name is not on it), if your passenger information is correct, there will not be a problem.

Does ticket name matter?

TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint.

What happens if you get on Amtrak without a ticket?

If the passenger does not produce a valid ticket or proof of payment, the conductor may ask them to pay the fare or exit the train at the next station.

What if my name is spelled wrong on my Amtrak ticket?

If you entered the wrong name you might need to change your reservation and rebook your trip. In case you purchased a restrictive fare, you might lose it as super-economy fares which are the most restriuctive, do not allow changes.

Do they check your name on Amtrak?

Following federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.

How much do you tip an Amtrak attendant?

General Guidelines: Tipping is NOT required, but is considered correct for the service crew personnel on the train. Recommendations: Snack bar attendant: roughly 10%. Dining car: 15% of menu prices (sleeping car passengers may want to note this when ordering their meals).

How are tickets verified to passengers?

ARINC VeriPax reads boarding passes using either 2D barcode scanners, automated gates, or even through biometric identity checks. Passengers are automatically screened against airline host systems and airport databases in real time, determining clearance and providing alerts to agents when necessary.

Can I bring food on Amtrak?

You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

Can two passengers have same ticket number?

Each passenger must have his/her own air ticket, as shown by an individual ticket number, even when the reservations are linked by a single PNR.

Can I change the name on ticket to someone else?

You cannot transfer the ticket to another person. If you have a legal name change, through the likes of marriage or divorce, you will be able to change your ticket to reflect this for free – if you provide the relevant legal documentation.