Can you get a refund if there are no seats on the train?


Can you get a refund if there are no seats on the train? If you don't have a confirmed seat/berth you should not board that train. The Railways also issue tickets for the unreserved coach but stop issuing tickets when the number of seats are full in the unreserved coach. You should cancel that ticket, claim your refund and book another train.


Do you have to reserve seats on European trains?

You will need a seat reservation for most high-speed trains and all night trains in Europe. Reservations are often required in France, Italy and Spain. Trains in these countries are popular and will quickly get full, especially during the summer months.


Are you guaranteed a seat on a train?

Passengers are entitled to one seat per fare, to ensure other paying passengers are not excluded. Unless specific seats are assigned, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Seat availability is not guaranteed until we provide you with a reservation confirmation.


What happens to unsold first class seats?

More and more airlines have been adopting upgrade auctions for otherwise-unsold premium economy, business, and first class seats.” For airlines, Keyes says the rationale is simple: upgrade auctions generate significantly more revenue for airlines than handing out upgrades for free.


Why has Trainline not given me a seat?

You booked your ticket before the seat reservations were open. Seat reservations typically open 3 months in advance, if you booked a flexible ticket (Anytime, Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak) before then you will not have been allocated a seat, however you may be able to reserve a seat closer to the time.


Can I sit in first class if no seats on train?

If overcrowding becomes intense, first class can be “declassified”, i.e. opened up to all passengers, regardless of their tickets. But there is no automatic right to occupy first class. Ad hoc declassification typically happens after other trains have been cancelled or seriously delayed.


How do I get a full refund on a train ticket?

How to Get Refunds. Amtrak.com or Amtrak Mobile App: Most tickets purchased online can be canceled and refunded online. Phone: Refunds may be processed by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).


How much is a refund on a train?

Refunds: Full refund to original form of payment with no fees if canceled 15 days or more before departure. 25% fee charged if canceled less than 14 days before departure. Tickets on unreserved services incur 25% fee if canceled an hour or more after purchase.


Can I change my seat in train after booking?

Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat and choose a different seat at any time after your booking is complete by viewing your reservation in the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.


How do you avoid seat selection?

Just say no. Within 24 hours of your departure, the airline will assign you a seat. Pro tip: If you want to avoid paying for a seat assignment, arrive at the airport early. That way, you'll have the pick of the unassigned seats.


What does no specific seat mean?

Put simply, not all rail operators offer seat reservations. Their carriages don't have specific letters and you won't find any seat numbers, either. If there's no specific seat reserved on your ticket, then you can sit in any seat in the class of accommodation that your ticket is for.


Can you take first class Pyjamas?

Pajamas. Some first-class flyers on luxury airlines may receive a set of pajamas to wear on their flight. As airlines cannot reuse these pajamas, these pajamas are yours to keep after the flight, according to David Adler, founder and CEO of The Travel Secret.