"Passengers travelling between London and Paris are currently told to check in between 45 minutes and 75 minutes in advance of their departure times, and usually end up waiting in the crowded waiting areas at London St Pancras or Gare du Nord stations."
"Eurostar bosses have acknowledged that the check-in is now "too close to the airport experience", and say they want to cut the check-in time to 30 minutes prior to departure, as it was before Brexit increased the passport checks required for passengers."
"Wendy Spinks, chief commercial officer at London St Pancras Highspeed, told the UK's Telegraph: "It cannot be the equivalent of an airport departure lounge. We see it as a really quick process. Going straight to the train is part of the plan.""
Passengers between London and Paris currently face check-in requirements of 45 to 75 minutes and often wait in crowded areas at London St Pancras or Gare du Nord. Eurostar intends to shorten the London-Paris check-in to 30 minutes, reverting to pre-Brexit procedures for quicker boarding. The plan emphasizes a fast process and direct access to trains rather than an airport-style departure lounge. Any change may be tied to St Pancras station expansion and remodelling scheduled for completion around 2028. Additional controls include the UK ETA and the EU EES biometric checks, with a grace period ending February 25th.
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