Eurostar joins SkyTeam alliance to drive intermodal travel

International rail operator Eurostar has joined SkyTeam as the first non-airline partner of the alliance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide more intermodal travel options across Europe and plan to work together “in the coming months” to create “a more integrated experience” for air-to-rail travel. The partnership is expected to launch in the first half of 2025. The move follows a similar multimodal partnership between German train operator Deutsche Bahn and the Star Alliance group of carriers that was announced in July 2022. Eurostar already works with Dutch carrier KLM, a member of SkyTeam, to provide air-to-rail products and said it will continue to develop these offers as part of the alliance. Commenting on the SkyTeam partnership, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave, said: “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. Today is a major step forward towards this mission and we look forward to working with SkyTeam to develop the customer proposition so more travellers can experience Eurostar’s unique service.”<br/>
BTN Europe
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9/25/24