European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - November 11, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Savings on a trip Back Home by Linda White travel editor going Home for the holidays at 11nsseason of Tho year especially it i important to find Iho least expensive of the . Military living i Europe including civilian employees in Germany and Brilain their spouses and children Are eligible for Dod air fares. These ares arc about the same Lor All the airlines. Of example one Way irom Frankfurt. Germany to new York generally costs $229 in Low season and $274 in nigh season. Frankfurt to Atlanta costs $300 and $366, Frank owl to los an Clos costs $329 and $374, and Frankum to Dallas fort Worth costs $326 and $371. However in you Are nol Hying to a Gateway City shop around prices May vary a bit Lor some cities. American carriers serving Europe Are american airlines Delta Northwest pan am and Twa in addition military rates Are hollered by air France British airways British caledonian Klu Lufthansa Pia Sabena 5a5 and Swissair. However anyone eligible for government reimbursement must Fly on a . Carrier to receive Tho reimbursement. The big attraction of the Dod Lares is that they Are Lor confirmed seals on regularly scheduled airlines reservations can to changed or cancelled As Little As 48 hours Blore the flight with no Penally. The Penally after thai Lime is $50 per reservation. Charter lights Are cheaper but travellers forfeit flexibility the reservation is locked in. You can l change your schedule Wilhour a penalty sometimes the full ticket Price. There Are Lewer departures and delays May cause you to miss Onward Light connections in the United Stales. As an example of charter prices aces at Thein main charges $300 Frankfurt to Allan a $279 Frankfurt to los Angeles and $229 Frankfurt to new York in november december and january. In addition to the Dod Tariff regularly scheduled airlines also offer specially priced fares to the general Public with various conditions attached but the ailing Dollar makes these less attractive now than they were last year. Watch for limited oilers such As the German Carrier Lufthansa 3 youth Tariff. Unlit dec. 14, and again dec. 25 March 31, Cost from Germany to new York is b60 Marks about $430. It is available to Young people to age 21, minimum stay is 14 Days maximum one year. For those with Lime to spare space available travel is the Way to go. There is a $10 Lee in you gel a seat but Al the Holiday season the waiting lists will be Long. Information is available at Mac terminals at Rhein main and Ramstein. Germany Adana Turkey Aviano Naples and Simonella Sicily. Italy Mildenhall England Athens Greece and Torre Jori. Rola and Zaragoza. Spain. Passengers walk along concourse Al Atlanta s International Airport. Airlines offer a variety of passes and special tickets within the United Stales oilers change cons Lanty. But Many passes Are available to persons living overseas and Musl be purchased before arrival in the is ales travel agents will have information about current offers other methods of transportation also offer stateside savings to military personnel. Greyhound has the military Amer pass for Active members of the armed of
