Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss! Is American's New Credit Card Worth It?
Oct 29, 2025
This installment dives into the pros and cons of traveling with Amtrak, exploring the experience of taking the Acela train and comparing it to flying. The hosts introduce Bilt Cash, a new currency that upgrades the existing rewards system. They also highlight exciting new integrations with Venmo for earning points. The discussion turns to the American Airlines AAdvantage Globe Mastercard, weighing its benefits and costs against competitor cards. Tune in for the latest travel insights and tips!
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Stress-Free Amtrak Trip To Philly
- Richard described arriving at Moynihan Hall, boarding Amtrak 10 minutes before departure and enjoying fast, low-stress travel to Philly.
- He praised the W Philadelphia room and the convenience compared to flying for short trips.
New Acela Adds Capacity, Not Cheap Seats
- The new Acela next-gen trains are rolling out slowly and increase capacity but remain pricey and can cause motion sickness for some riders.
- Higher fares largely reflect limited capacity rather than pure speed improvements right now.
Compare Trains And Use The App To Swap
- Check Amtrak app for free same-day changes; you may switch trains without penalty depending on fare class or difference.
- Compare Acela versus slower Metroliner/Palmetto fares to save money for marginal time differences.