SNCF: Is the Advantage Card as Beneficial as It Seems?
This page is translated from the original post "SNCF : La carte avantage est-elle aussi avantageuse qu’elle ne le laisse paraître ? " in French.
- 29/08/2023 12:16
Today, Tuesday, August 29th, SNCF increased the price of tickets by 10 euros for those purchased using the Advantage Card.
This summer, many offers have been announced by SNCF. However, today, despite a limited-time reduction in the price of the Advantage Card, its ceilings are increasing by 10 euros, making the card perhaps less advantageous.
A promotion until September 5th
In France, 4.5 million travelers own this Advantage Card. However, its prices decrease during a promotion, indeed, but its ceilings will increase by 10 euros. Starting today, Advantage Cards—whether for young, adult, or senior travelers—are reduced from the initial 49 euros to 24.50 euros, a 50% discount. To recap, these cards offer monetary benefits on ticket prices. However, there is a subtlety: part of the trip must be made on a weekend. After September 5th, the card will revert to the original price of 49 euros.
A promotion for 5 days only, but with increased ceilings
There are three types of tickets with the Advantage Card: the first is a €39 ticket for a trip under 1.5 hours. The second is for trips between 1.5 and 3 hours, priced at €59. Lastly, the third applies to trips over 3 hours and costs €79. However, as mentioned earlier, the ceilings will increase by 10 euros. This results in a price of €49 for trips of less than 1.5 hours, €69 for trips between 1.5 and 3 hours, and €89 for trips over 3 hours.
Our colleagues at Le Figaro have announced that before October 2nd, SNCF will announce offers for the “Jours Traincroyables” promotion. Similar deals to those this summer are expected.
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