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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHere’s a breakdown of their differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Seating style – in Standard, it\u2019s a 2+2 layout, but in Plus and Premier, you get a 1+2 setup, which means more space (there’s no difference between Plus and Premier)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Catering – one simple cold meal is provided in Plus, which is upgraded to a full gourmet experience in Premier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ground service: Premier customers have access to a fast track security lane and the Premier lounge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I took China’s high-speed train<\/a> a couple of times last year and couldn’t help comparing it to Eurostar. From what I understand there’s no priority boarding even for Premier passengers, whereas in China a concierge will escort you from the the lounge to the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When boarding the Premier and Plus carriages, a member of staff will greet you and inspect your ticket. Let’s have a look at the cabin and seats:<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThere are duo seats on one side and quad seats on the other. Some seats are face-to-face with a table in between, whereas others are like the ones you get on a plane, with one seat behind another. There is a tray table and foot rest installed on the seat back.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nI think most people will intuitively prefer the face-to-face seats, which was my choice for both journeys, but here’s a word of caution: if your opposite seat is occupied, you might struggle to stretch your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The head cushion is way too high and wide (I’m 6 feet tall) and totally unnecessary. These are hard-shell seats, which means they recline forward to a moderate degree (see picture below).<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nA charging socket, UK or EU standard, is available at each seat. I vaguely remember you can see the type of socket on Eurostar’s seat map when choosing seat.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe table can be expanded to a pretty large surface, enough for me to watch YouTube and eat at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n