A similar arrangement with KLM and Eurostar is already cutting short-haul flights between Amsterdam and Brussels. Travelling across Europe by both plane and train is set to get easier thanks to a new partnership between Eurostar and a global airline alliance. From early 2025, passengers will be able to book long- and medium-haul flights plus rail journeys with a single reservation.
It comes after SkyTeam, which represents the likes of Air France, Delta Air Lines and SAS, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the high-speed rail company last week. “Offering travellers the choice to see Europe in the most sustainable and convenient way by rail is a key component of Eurostar’s vision for growth,” says CEO Gwendoline Cazenave. “We are creating a future where travellers can connect between Eurostar trains, domestic railways and long haul flying, opening up our services to new markets across the globe.
” The new offer builds on KLM’s current agreement with Eurostar, whereby rail tickets are automatically included in passengers' journeys if they leave from Brussels-Midi/Zuid train station or Antwerp Central station to catch a flight. That deal has led to a drop in flights between and Brussels, according to SkyTeam. The alliance also includes Air Europa, , Czech Airlines, ITA Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, alongside numerous other airlines.
And with Eurostar offering the largest international high-speed network in Europe - serving 28 destinations .
