The company plans to carry on Ms. Brown's legacy, but without her direct participation.

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Back at Eurostar, Mr Brown highlights the fact that it already runs direct seasonal services to Avignon in the south of France, and winter services to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Aime-la-Plagne and Moutiers in the French Alps.

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"Feedback from the airlines last year indicated they were very grateful the military airspace was available -- it allowed them to fly more direct routes and save time and fuel, " FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown said.

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