Eurostar doubles resources in preparation for the EES – Business Traveller
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Eurostar doubles resources in preparation for the EES – Business Traveller

On the first entry, all non-EU citizens will need to complete the digital registration. This will include a face scan, fingerprint scan, passport scan and four standardised questions (e.g. how long is your trip). The registration process is expected to take around 90 seconds per passenger and the profile will remain valid for three years….

Eurostar to invest in up to 50 new trains as group revenue exceeds €2 billion – Business Traveller
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Eurostar to invest in up to 50 new trains as group revenue exceeds €2 billion – Business Traveller

Eurostar has announced plans to invest in up to 50 new trains, increasing its fleet by around 30 per cent by the early 2030s. No details have been given about where the group might acquire the trains from – Eurostar said simply that “While the detailed design elements are to be confirmed, the new trains…

Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller
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Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller

Eurostar has promised to power trains across its five-country network by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. The high-speed rail network plans to “become the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe” as it works towards its target of carrying 30 million passengers by the end of the decade (for reference, Eurostar carried 18.6 million passengers…

Eurostar unifies travel classes and introduces more flexible fares – Business Traveller
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Eurostar unifies travel classes and introduces more flexible fares – Business Traveller

Eurostar has made fares more flexible across its three classes, which will also be renamed following the rail operator’s merger with Thalys. The move comes after the unveiling of a single website and mobile app last October, allowing customers to book connections across mainland Europe, as well as a joint loyalty programme under the existing…

Big birthdays in 2024
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Big birthdays in 2024

With the British Airways brand turning 50 this weekend, Business Traveller rounds up some of the travel sector companies celebrating landmark anniversaries this year Continue reading Big birthdays in 2024 at Business Traveller. Source link

Virgin Points can now be used to travel with Eurostar – Business Traveller
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Virgin Points can now be used to travel with Eurostar – Business Traveller

Virgin Red is continuing to add new options for members to redeem their Virgin Points, with the latest partnership with Eurostar. Members of Virgin’s rewards club can redeem Eurostar e-vouchers in the value of £10 (2,000 points), £25 (5,000 points), £50 (10,000 points) and £100 (20,000 points) on Virgin Red. These vouchers can then be…

Eurostar unveils new uniform accessories following merger with Thalys – Business Traveller
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Eurostar unveils new uniform accessories following merger with Thalys – Business Traveller

Eurostar has launched new accessories for its 2,100 uniformed staff, featuring the colours and designs of the group’s new brand identity. The move follows the merger of Eurostar and Thalys last year, and the unveiling of a new identity, website, app and loyalty programme. Eurostar unveils new brand campaign, with a single website, app and…