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Eurostar and SkyTeam seal deal to combine air and rail travel

Business
Gary Noakes
25 September 2024

Eurostar has signed an agreement with SkyTeam that will permit rail and air itineraries to be combined in a single reservation.

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Eurostar is likely to have competition on the cross-Channel rail link in future

The memorandum of understanding is an extension of the longstanding relationship between Eurostar and KLM, which led to a reduction in flights between Amsterdam and Brussels, benefiting the environment. Emissions from train travel are up to 95% less than those of flying.

SkyTeam’s first non-airline partner will enable passengers to travel on itineraries combining long and medium-haul flights with sustainable rail journeys in a single reservation. These will include travel within the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.