Virgin Atlantic teams up with Eurostar

Virgin Atlantic has entered into a new partnership with Eurostar (website: www.eurostar.com) which will allow customers to book onward connections to mainland Europe.

Passengers booking a flight to London Heathrow now have the option of reserving a seat on a high-speed train to continental Europe as part of their transaction.

The move is intended to make it easier for overseas travellers to use the UK's main airport hub as a springboard to destinations such as Paris and Brussels.

"This new agreement gives Virgin Atlantic passengers even more flexibility," explained airline spokesman Alan Lias. "They can quickly and effortlessly book Eurostar tickets when booking a flight, and experience the delights of Eurostar's key destinations."

Eurostar spokesperson Emma Harris added: "The vast majority of people traveling between London and Paris and Brussels use Eurostar and it's fantastic news that our overseas travelers will now have greater access to the ease and comfort of high speed rail journeys."

The new arrangement will also allow Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club members to redeem airmiles on bookings for connecting Eurostar services.

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