Introduction to the New Partnership

In an exciting development for travelers, the SkyTeam alliance has announced that Eurostar will be its first non-airline partner. This collaboration is designed to enhance travel experiences across Europe, allowing loyal members to seamlessly combine their air and rail journeys.

What This Means for SkyTeam Members

The integration of Eurostar into the SkyTeam network is expected to launch in the first half of 2025. This partnership enables SkyTeam loyalty members to book both long- and medium-haul flights alongside Eurostar rail tickets under a single reservation. As Patrick Roux, CEO of the SkyTeam alliance, stated, this initiative underscores SkyTeam’s commitment to providing a more integrated travel experience by incorporating intermodal travel solutions.

Benefits and Future Prospects

While specific benefits available to travelers have yet to be fully disclosed, SkyTeam loyalty members who book rail tickets with their flights will certainly enjoy enhanced advantages during their journeys. This collaboration also emerges from KLM’s existing agreement with Eurostar, which has successfully led to a reduction in short-distance flights between Amsterdam and Brussels.

With Eurostar operating an extensive high-speed rail network that connects major European cities including London, Paris, and Brussels, this partnership is set to open new avenues for sustainable travel. Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar, highlighted the commitment to providing a convenient travel experience, encouraging travelers to explore Europe in a more environmentally responsible manner.

As SkyTeam evolves through this partnership with Eurostar, traveler convenience and sustainability stand at the core of its mission to redefine European intermodal travel.