Eurostar Launches Mobile App

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe has launched a free mobile application allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go and receive tickets direct to their phones.

The Eurostar App, which is available for iPhone and Android devices, allows passengers to book and manage journeys between the UK and Paris, Brussels and Lille.

Passengers, who book journeys using the Eurostar App, will immediately receive a mobile ticket with an electronic barcode on their device. The mobile ticket can then be simply scanned at check-in.

Members of Eurostar’s Loyalty Programmes (Eurostar Frequent Traveller and Eurostar Plus Points) can also use the App to earn points when they book and to view their point balances at the touch of a screen.

Other functions of the Eurostar App include; live service updates to keep passengers informed of disruptions and a personal profile page, which provides an option to store address details and seating preferences.

In addition, to facilitating booking amendments at the touch of a screen, the Eurostar App’s Express Exchange functionality offers Business Premier travellers the flexibility to change their journey details to fit around their busy schedules.

 “Our aim is to make using our services as easy and seamless as possible. So with the majority of our customers now owning a smartphone, we are really pleased that we are able to provide a new suite of services that make booking and checking in even easier for them,” said Nick Mercer, Commercial Director for Eurostar. “The new Eurostar App and mobile website represent the start of many exciting mobile developments for Eurostar, which will help ensure we become the first choice operator of short haul travel from the UK to Europe.”

The Eurostar App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone or the Android Market on Android devices.

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