Can I upgrade to business class on Eurostar?

To upgrade on eurostar.com, simply sign in to Manage a booking to change your ticket. Otherwise, arrive at the station a little earlier than usual and go to the Eurostar ticket office. Upgrades are subject to availability and payment of any difference in fare (per person per leg of journey) so the price may vary.



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To upgrade on eurostar.com, simply sign in to Manage a booking to change your ticket. Otherwise, arrive at the station a little earlier than usual and go to the Eurostar ticket office. Upgrades are subject to availability and payment of any difference in fare (per person per leg of journey) so the price may vary.

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What's the major difference between first class and second class seating on the Eurostar? The first class seats are more comfortable and there is more room between them. Unless money is no object, don't bother with the first class on Eurostar. You'd have to look pretty hard to tell the two classes apart.

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The main difference between standard and Standard Premier is the food, closely followed by the views and extra legroom. If you want a more luxurious experience, or even if you're travelling solo and prefer a single seating arrangement, Standard Premier is well worth the upgrade.

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Food in Standard Premier Enjoy tasty and well-balanced meals that are served at your seat. Our Standard Premier menus will satisfy your appetite morning, noon or night.

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Business Premier tickets are Eurostar's first-class offering for passengers who wish to travel in the highest levels of comfort. They're usually the most expensive tickets available to buy, but they do offer plenty of flexibility and the best in onboard facilities.

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Book early to get the best prices Don't worry if you're still deciding on the exact dates. With Eurostar, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance and the earlier you book, the better value the fares.

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Fares from London to Paris or Brussels start at £52 one-way or £78 return. Standard Premier (1st class) fares start at £115 one-way, £199 return. Fares work like air fares. Prices increase as departure date approaches and the cheaper seats sell out, so book early.

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How To Upgrade To Business Class For Free
  1. Get With the Program. If you are a regular traveller and you fly a lot, it's worth sticking to one airline and joining their frequent flyer program. ...
  2. Get A Branded Credit Card. ...
  3. Know Your Aircraft. ...
  4. Arrive Early. ...
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  6. Ask For It. ...
  7. Fly Midweek or Redeye. ...
  8. Go Solo.


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Unlike airlines, we don't limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries with you, and even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip if you like.

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Standard Premier includes:
  • 2 pieces of luggage + 1 hand luggage.
  • Unlimited ticket exchanges up to 7 days before departure*
  • A light meal and drinks served at your seat.
  • Extra spacious seats.


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What do you not get with this Eurostar upgrade? There is no lounge access or late check in and the check in queue and waiting area are shared with the Standard class passengers. That's one thing that could benefit from improvement in general when travelling with Eurostar as the queues can get rather long and slow.

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There's 3 types of tickets on Eurostar trains: Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier. Only a Business Premier ticket will get you access. An AMEX Platinum charge card will get 1 person into the lounge, but no guests. If your partner has a supplementary card, then they'll also get access.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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That's why our trains have priority seats for people with reduced mobility, extra wheelchair facilities and wheelchair lifts.

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