European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 17, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Al. A amps Ken Georg air terminals offer Money Exchange counters some with longer hours than you might expect. On your Sci card to find that particular Objet do Art such As a monogrammed armadillo hide Belt with Chrome plated buckle charge it on your visa card a and then use your free mileage to Fly to Brownsville Texas to pick it up. Yeah that a the ticket. A Check in. There is a new speedier Check in counter in the basement Unterm flu Hafen of the Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Its conveniently located close to the parking garage and the train Stop and far away from the madding crowds. D. Delays. Its a French word meaning a to wait until your hair Falls actually the Only Way to prevent delays is to avoid Busy airports which helps Only if you want to Fly to Marfa Texas. As business consultant Caesar Roy of Triangle va., suggests a try to travel so that you re not on a tight yeah and also bring a Good thick Book magazines tapes or playing cards. E. Electronic items. The restrictions on taking electronic items aboard planes during desert shield storm have been lifted on most . Carriers. But you could still be asked about them. You can carry aboard a but not use a radios. F. Frequent flier clubs. If you live overseas and occasionally Fly Back to the states you can to afford to not join a frequent flier club. Flying to the states and Back can give you credit for at least 10,000 air Miles. Some airlines Start giving free tickets after Only 20,000 Miles. In addition to earning Miles you can upgrade your seat position and get newsletters detailing other Juicy bonuses. It costs nothing to join. So what Are you waiting for a food. Wise Guy huh Why i ought. Still feel like Moe Larry or curly around meal time a that airline food should be thrown not eaten order a meal ahead of time and relax. Many airlines have a dozen different meals you can choose from and you done to even need written proof that you Are a vegetarian or a religious zealot. You can order a variety of Low Cal and Low Salt dishes As Well As no meat and Kosher meals and even such specialized meals As Indian cuisine. For Mikey too you bet. There Are special children a menus with such goodies As hot dogs Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches cookies and milk. You often get served faster this Way too. Order your meal when you make your reservation. Otherwise Call the airline a couple of Days ahead. As curly would say nyuk nyuk nyuk. Although airlines generally frown on bringing your own food you can try something that former new York times food critic Craig Claiborne suggested in one of his cookbooks. Put a few delicacies in a Box and wrap it up like a present. Then in full View of the stewardess unwrap the a a present and exclaim a ooh look what Arnie and Beth gave us a g. Gone with the wind. Remember the comfortable old Days of flying when airlines competed to offer the friendliest most comfortable service the Best meals and the cleanest bathrooms those Days Are still Here a Ursula Heinz helps ease weary travellers in the i so office at Frankfurt a Airport. If you Fly business or first class. Some airlines including american Are offering or getting ready to offer the upper classes a get this a a personalized video system in the Arm rest with your Choice of 40-something different videos including movies motivational tapes language guides and probably even a Madonna exercise video. It works just like a video cassette recorder. H. Hot tickets for cold months a Honey grab the kids. Lets get away for groundhog just to get you to travel in the slow months of january and february Many airlines offer incredibly Cut rate fares triple mileage bonuses and probably even Greet you with a red carpet if you want one. I. Immigration control in most cases foreign spouses of . Service members need visas if visiting the United states. Experts say it takes less time to get Giese visas at overseas . Consulates esp finally in Germany than Back in the states. J. Jet lag. A Delta flight attendant interviewed at Frankfurt International Airport recently gave this remedy drink lots of water avoid caffeine avoid alcohol and if possible do a brisk workout right after Landing. A sir yes sir Hoodoo a a Northwest shows a pretty Good exercise videotape to passengers just before Landing. A a you a be amazed How Many people do it a said a Northwest spokesman. Just watch out for flying Coffee cups. K. Kids. Bring plenty of wet wipes plenty of pads pencils crayons books or games for older children. Of and bring plenty of patience. If you forget something ask a flight attendant for a a kid packet a which usually includes various Little games and distractions. It helps to bring along a favorite toy or Blankie too. Carry a pacifier for infants to suck on when taking off and Landing because they Haven to Learned yet How to a pop their ears by swallowing. Many airports including Frankfurt have a kid ports or rooms for children with toys while you wait for a flight. A Good guide on travelling with kids is Fieldings Europe with children. L. Lost tickets. American airlines marketing assistant David Malholt advises travellers to keep a copy of their ticket number. In Case a ticket is lost it can be voided faster with the number. A lounges. First class Airport lounges sometimes will accept More than just first class passengers. Its Worth it to Check with your airline representative at the Airport who As often As not will let you use the lounge with its complimentary food and drinks and Cable to especially if its not crowded. M. Markets. There is even a Christmas Market at the Frankfurt Airport for your last minute shopping needs. A very expensive Christmas Market. N. No room at the inn. When an airline has overbooked you May be politely a a bumped from the plane. Each airline handles this differently. Most ask for volunteers. Usually you can catch the next flight out. There a also a variety of reimbursements such As a $200 travel voucher or if necessary a free trip and overnight expenses. A newspapers. Check out the stateside classifieds for great deals on tickets. A recent classified and that ran in the Dallas morning news promised one round trip ticket from Dallas to Frankfurt for $425. Purchasers of these tickets Are advised to Check with the airline first on any possible restrictions. O. On time performance. There Are several resources and guides for travellers interested in comparing the on time performance and other factors of different airlines. The consumer affairs office of the . Department of transportation at 202-366-2220 can Tell you How often a Carrier is on time. The airline passengers of America offers advice on passengers rights at 703-824-0505. The consumer reports travel letter a monthly newsletter covers fare and continued on Page 6 a amps Ken George november 17. 1991 sunday Page 5
