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First Class vs 2nd Class: Over last couple of years, 2nd Class
Eurostar Chunnel train cars have had more seats added to them. Seating
is "tight!" I am 5'3" and my knees touched the seat in front of me.
I was OK, but my taller companioned felt cramped. But ticket
price was so good. Mele of TERC
Luggage TAGS: <<We received our Eurostar Chunnel tickets today as promised. Everything looks great, the only thing is that there are only 2 luggage tags, and I know we will have more than 2 pieces of luggage. Can you send us more or can I just get them at the station? >> You can get them at the station <<I wasn't sure how important the luggage tags were. >> Luggage Tags are not as important as they use to be. Security is now very similar to airline check in security and I would recommend getting there 1 hour before departure--particularly in Paris. You need to fill out "landing card" which we include with Eurostar Tickets when we ship them. But if you messed your up, you can get more there. <<Looking forward to hearing from you, and again it was a pleasure doing business with you.>> 07 Feb 07 Jane of IL Get to Chunnel Departure Earlier The recommended 20 minute pre-boarding time for the Chunnel crossing was too short—you could miss your train. I recommend people show up at least 40 minutes before departure. Lines are long. We found there were two lines—one for people checking luggage and one for us light packers with carry ons. This line was shorter. Don't get alarmed by the seat numbers—it looked like my husband and I weren't sitting together—numbering has skips—but we were together. Bring Food! It is pricey on train and not very good. by Valarie —Kaimuki Budget Europe Student |
--Note: Since September 11, 01 pre-boarding lines are taking 40-70 minutes due to heightened Security checks of all luggage.
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A Five Week Journey (see whole letter) Re. transportation—next time we will definitely get 1st class Europasses—They work great, but we will go 2nd class on the Chunnel. This trip we opted for 1st Class Chunnel to Paris, thinking the meal would be almost worth the extra. (They returned by 2nd class chunnel) It wasn't. Just airline food (maybe a tad better) and service—not worth it." Marlene and Martin, Big Island of Hawaii. |
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