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I Spent $34 to Upgrade to Eurostar's Version of Premium Economy — a Mediocre Meal Meant It Was Just About Worth It
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I spent $34 to upgrade to Eurostar's version of premium economy — a mediocre meal meant it was just about worth it
A Eurostar train about to enter the Channel Tunnel in France.SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty ImagesI upgraded to Eurostar Plus for an extra $34 on a work trip to Paris.It wasn't as luxurious as premium economy, and the meal was mediocre.But cheap upgrades are frequent, and the extra space is ideal for a solo traveller.I might be an aviation reporter, but I always prefer taking the Eurostar over a flight to Paris.Security is much more efficient, an…
The train is more economical than the plane for direct trips to France, but the plane remains competitive for connecting trips and trips to Europe Getting around by train in France
While price differences vary widely across routes, several studies suggest that mobility policies at national and European level should be rethinked.
How can we encourage consumers to use more sustainable transport? On average, travelling by train in France is cheaper than travelling by plane, except for connecting flights, and air travel remains unbeatable for European journeys, as many arguments as possible.Read more about Elle.fr
The train, champion of direct journeys in France according to the UFC What to Choose For trips in France, the train often comes out winning against the plane. The study of the UFC Que Choosing shows that a couple or a family who go on holiday is more likely to pay less by choosing the rail. On direct routes from or to Paris, the train is even twice as affordable as the aircraft in 60% of the cases studied. However, the equation changes when it c…
Getting around by train in France is on average cheaper than by plane, except for correspondence, and the aircraft remains unbeatable for trips in Europe, as many arguments for rebalancing measures in the name of climate,...
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