Excellence Class Glacier Express end May worth it?

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A traveler is considering booking the Excellence Class on the Glacier Express at the end of May but is unsure due to potential upgrades in 2020 that might enhance the experience. They are looking for confirmation of this information before making a costly decision.

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  • Check for recent updates about the Glacier Express, as some travelers may have newer insights about the Excellence Class upgrade.
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  • Be aware that the Excellence Class comes at a steep price, and weigh if the value matches your travel expectations.
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  • Anonymous
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    3 April 2019 at 14:13:19 #820757

    Hello!

    I was debating whether to book the Excellence class on the Glacier Express at the end of May, but read somewhere that there are planned changes and upgrades (including windows that open and anti-reflective panoramic windows) anticipated for 2020. Given how expensive the Excellence Class is, I figured I should wait…but cannot locate that article. Is this information correct? If so, it’d be worth the wait?

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    Reply 1 of 2 • 3 April 2019 at 16:06:30 #908315

    Hi BG2019,

    You may want to ask the same question on this thread after today: http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/glacier-express-excellence-class-1

    I cannot find any information otherwise, but others may have recent experience.

    Here is a link to the Glacier Express section on our site: http://www.myswissalps.com/gl acierexpress

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 4 April 2019 at 0:26:25 #908316

    Personally I think the price of the Excellence Class is ridiculous, 1st class fare plus CHF 420. As I note in many threads on this forum, the Glacier Express is after all just another train on a normal railway route.

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