Eurostar Standard Premier confirmed as Downgraded

[Chris999999]

I asked Eurostar about the change from Leisure Select to Standard Premier from the 1st September and have received the following responses:

"Thank you for your e mail,

Leisure Select will no longer be a class of service as of the 1st of September.

This will be replaced by Standard Premier.

Alcoholic Refreshments will not be available for Standard Premier customers, however it will still be available in Business Class.

With regards to the meal it will be a light lunch/dinner or a continental Breakfast depending on times."

"The information is correct the Leisure Select class and Business Premier have been down graded, however we are still offering snacks and drinks on board .

I'm sending you an attachement that will give you a clear idea with regards to the menu we offer on board."

Chris

 

[gordonthemoron]

can you post the attachment?

 

[jon0844]

Business Premier downgraded too?

 

[Chris999999]

I would if I could, but it is in Powerpoint and the site won't let me

Chris

 

[gordonthemoron]

can you copy the text into a post?

 

[Chris999999]

Standard Premier Trial, 9 June 2010

Out on train 9012 8h55 from St. Pancras
Breakfast served

Return on the 9039 15h13 from Gare du Nord
Light meal served


Breakfast

Served to us 8 mins after departure from Ebbsfleet (not necessarily the case on all services)
On tray: bottle of juice, porcelain plate with roll and croissant, butter and jam, cutlery in napkin, porcelain cup. AFTER FEEDBACK THEY WILL NOW PROVIDE A YOGHURT AS WELL
Glass for juice given on request – did not come as standard – AFTER FEEDBACK THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING THIS.
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate (on request) served immediately.
Staff came though for refills twice.
Tray taken at 10h10, with option for more hot drinks.
Water handed round in cups shortly before arrival.



Cold Light Meal option on Paris to Ashford Leg

Immediately after departure bottle of water was given out.
32 mins after train left from Paris staff came through announcing drinks to be served shortly with meal following. (times are approximate and may not be the case on all services)
Wine in small bottles offered plus various soft drinks.
Meal came through at 16h15 (times are approximate and may not be the case on all services).
On tray: cutlery in napkin and 3 different plates with tasters and a chocolate. Menu on tray. Different types of bread offered in basket.
16h30 staff came round with coffee and tea.
Tray was taken shortly after and table wiped.
Another coffee refill.
Hot towels shortly before arrival in ASI.

 

[Greenback]

How much extra do you pay to get this on average?

 

[Chris999999]

About £130 return -
£189 Standard Premier, £59 Standard are the minimum fares

 

[Greenback]

I don't regard that as good value for money!

 

[dk1]

Priv single rate was £21 standard or £38 leisure select. I only used to do the latter late afternoon/evening because of the constant free booze which made it worth while. The food was ok but too be honest with no drinks included i will be just as happy with pay-as-you-go & having a toasty in the cafe-bar.