(TAN): Delta has launched a new Air+Rail programme in partnership with Thalys high-speed trains to provide fast rail connections between Amsterdam and the Belgian cities of Brussels and Antwerp, the airline said.
The new agreement enables customers to seamlessly transfer between plane and train at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with one ticket booking. From the train station, located in Schiphol’s Central Plaza, there is convenient access and frequent service to the heart of Brussels and Antwerp with journey times of just over an hour. Thalys high-speed trains offer a comfortable travel experience with power outlets at each seat as well as wi-fi on every train.
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“This Air+Rail programme with Thalys is just the beginning, as we look to offer our customers complete peace of mind with fast and convenient train service to a number of destinations throughout Europe. For our European customers, this also provides a great way to travel to Amsterdam to catch flights to destinations throughout the United States,” said Alain Bellemare, Delta’s president – international. “We have learned from our partner airlines, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines who offer similar programmes, and with the rail infrastructure already in place in Europe we are able to provide our customers with increased choice as well as convenient travel options.”
The booking process through Delta’s self-service channels is smooth. The train segments are clearly identified throughout when selecting Brussels Midi/Zuid or Antwerp Central as the destination or origin, in the same way one books a flight. The travel process is also convenient: customers who have booked the Delta Air+Rail package can check in for their flight as normal.
