Eurostar has become the global SkyTeam alliance’s first non-airline partner.
The collaboration will see itineraries that combine long- and medium-haul flights with sustainable rail journeys in a single booking.
The partnership is expected to launch in the first half of 2025.
Passengers will then be able to fly into SkyTeam’s main hubs in France, the Netherlands and the UK and other major European airports across Eurostar’s network and access multi-city travel.
Around 13% of today’s Eurostar travellers are long-haul air travellers arriving at SkyTeam’s key hubs in Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris-CDG and London Heathrow, and connecting to a Eurostar destination.
Eurostar chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said: “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.
“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.”
Patrick Roux, chief executive of Delta Air Lines-led SkyTeam, added: “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.”