Why does the Eurostar not show youth pricing?
I'm trying to book tickets on the Eurostar, and the website says that youth (under 26) pay a reduced rate. Then they ask the ages of my party and I indicate 2 adults and 2 youth, but when I get the final invoice, it prices the youth at the same rate as adults:
What's going on here?!
Best Answer
I was writing this while on infinite hold with Eurostar support, but they eventually answered and told me that they are phasing out youth fares but haven't yet updated the website. Meanwhile, they're priced the youth fares same as the adult fares.
The representative also told me that youth fares were only a few pounds cheaper than adult anyway, so this doesn't make much difference in practice anyway.
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Are youth tickets cheaper on Eurostar?
Eurostar's UK website shows exactly the same price for youth and adult fares, but we discovered that the US website showed a higher fare for youth tickets.Do children have to pay on Eurostar?
Children under 4 years oldKids under 4 can travel for free on Eurostar, provided they can sit on an adult's lap. Here's how it works: Your child will need to sit on your lap throughout the whole journey. If you want them to have their own seat you'll need to buy a child ticket (see below).What age do children pay on Eurostar?
What age must a child be to qualify for a child fare? Children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old inclusive qualify for a child fare. A child under four years old does not need to be included on your booking and will not require a ticket to travel on the Eurostar.Can a 17 year old travel on Eurostar?
16 to 17-year-olds can travel by themselves, as long as they've got all the usual travel documents and meet all the legal requirements. Documents your child will need: Eurostar ticket.5 steps to travel on the Eurostar 🚄 London to Paris
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