Agency Familiarization Program (AD75)

Amtrak is pleased to offer travel agents the opportunity to learn about the Amtrak system through a special travel agent discount, the Travel Agency Familiarization Program (AD75). Employees of approved tour operators and travel agencies with a valid IATA/IATAN card can experience train travel at 75% off the full one-way fare.

How is AD75 Eligibility Determined?

The number of discounts available to each authorized agency will be awarded based upon the net rail sales produced by the travel agency in the prior fiscal year, as shown in the table below.

Previous Fiscal Year Net Rail Sales Number of Familiarization Trips
$100,000+ 10
$50,000-$99,999 8
$20,000-$49,999 6
$10,000-$19,999 4
$5,000-$9,999 3
$1,000-$4,999 2
Less than $1,000 1

Who is Eligible to Book AD75 Travel?

Travel agents who are full time employees of an accredited tour operator or travel agency and have been employed at least three (3) consecutive months can qualify for reduced travel. Employees of approved tour operators and travel agencies with a valid IATA/IATAN card may experience train travel at 75% off the full one-way fare.

Additional Rules and Regulations

  • Reservations cannot be made more than twenty days prior to travel.
  • Trip can be one way or round-trip.
  • Multiple trips on one reservation are prohibited.
  • Travel on the Acela Express (both Business Class and First Class), Auto Train, Business Class on Regional service and in sleeping accommodations is limited to one (1) trip per year.
  • NO SLEEPERS 28MAY10-06SEP10
    One travel agent can travel per authorization; there are no companion discounts.
  • Travel blackout dates apply
  • Travel agents and owners must utilize their specific allotment based upon their sales for each specific office.
  • Travel agents using the AD75 rate cannot earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points.

Where Can Travel Agents Get Assistance with Booking through their GDS or Amtrak RailAgent sites?

Travel agents can call the Travel Agency Sales Center at 800-525-2550 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm ET for assistance.

Can Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Earn Additional Discounts?

Agencies that have used their allotment may earn additional AD75s by submitting a written marketing plan from the owner/manager on how they will promote Amtrak in their marketing activities. The marketing plan must be reviewed by the Travel Agency Sales Center before additional AD75s will be awarded.