Eurostar has signed a memorandum of understanding with SkyTeam, making it the alliance’s first non-airline partner; the partnership is set to launch in the first half of 2025.
Customers will be able to book integrated intermodal journeys that combine rail trips with medium/long-haul flights in a single reservation.
The collaboration aims to provide customers with SkyTeam benefits and leverages SkyTeam’s presence in key Eurostar markets: the UK, France, and the Netherlands.
This partnership gives Skyteam an offering of more sustainable travel options, as it encourages the use of European rail connections instead of short-haul flights, following a trend seen with Deutsche Bahn’s integration into the Star Alliance in 2022.
Patrick Roux CEO, SkyTeam, said: “Working with Eurostar as our first non-airline partner underscores SkyTeam’s commitment to delivering a more integrated and responsible travel experience by incorporating intermodal travel. One of the world’s most-loved train operators, with a reputation for customer service, Eurostar is a natural fit for SkyTeam. I look forward to developing our partnership and offering customers greater choice in how they travel across SkyTeam’s global network.”
