Italo train has an offering called Italo Friends. Offers discounts for groups of 2-10 persons. We are a group of 7 persons and the savings would be significant. Is it good for Americans? Or just Italians? I can't find anywhere in the information that the tickets are limited to Italians.
Posted by
Hampshire, UK
407 posts
I used it as a non Italian back in October. Just don't miss your allotted train.
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83 posts
This is of great interest to me as we are a group of 6. Is there some catch?
Posted by
Kansas
126 posts
No catch except the number of people. I booked several trains using the Italo Friends for our trip in March
Posted by
Los Angeles
4949 posts
in case you haven't seen it, the Man's guide to Italo. also tons of videos from train vloggers on youtube.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
550 posts
It’s for everyone and there’s no catch. I prefer Italo to Trenitalia and usually get better deals when purchasing in advance, which I did last week for a slew of tickets for my student group in May.
Posted by
Italy
3812 posts
Discounts from 45% to 70% are calculated using the price of the Flex fare. This offer is valid for groups ranging from 2 up to 10 passengers for journeys in Smart class and Prima class. This offer is subject to availability and modifiable up to 3 days before the departure date. This offer is non-refundable and tickets must be purchased at least 6 days before the intended departure date. It is possible to purchase tickets using this offer through all sales channels (except through on-board personnel).
The catch is in bold
- many groups prefer a single, easy purchase and they could not be bothered to compare the various discounted fares to find the cheapest option. An "Italo Friends" ticket at 45% could be more expensive than the "Low Cost" or the new "extra Magic" fares (I wonder who picks these names)
- remember it's a group ticket. If one needs to change his/her travel plans last minute, the all group has a problem.
the information that the tickets are limited to Italians.
Because It's for everybody, otherwise they'd write it in the T&Cs I pasted above. No company wants a crowd of complaining brexiters at the counter any given summer day. The level of justified British outrage would be overwhelming for all employees.
As a side note, an offer limited to Italians would be illegal. Limited to EU citizens, at most. But this is not the case.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like a good deal.