8legs: Business travel

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I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

The author compares coach and business class on a four-hour Amtrak trip, starting in NYC and ending in Providence.
Business class is valued for seat selection in the direction of travel and reserved seating.
Coach seating featured more cramped space, while business class offered more room and larger bathrooms.
The reporter noted higher café car prices but a broader menu in business class.
Business class offered forward-facing seats with a pre-selected arrangement and easier boarding.
Travel via Acela business class reduced travel time by skipping stops on the longer leg.
The reporter paid $213 total for a flexible business-class return due to a weather-related change.
Overall, the upgrade is worth it for a four-hour ride for the enhanced comfort and seat reservation.
The author found the journey improved when moving to a pre-selected, forward-facing seat with accessible outlets.
The article notes differences in lounge access and that the Moynihan Train Hall lounge is open only to certain passengers.

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