European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 17, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Frankfurt a Airport is a Gateway to Europe what with airlines from All Over the world Landing parking and coasting out of Germany. Sets Kan Georgo from Page 5 hotel discounts frequent flier programs and other topics for $37 a year 800-999-7959. P. Pregnant. Generally its of to Fly up to two weeks before giving birth. After that you should get your doctors permission. A passport. Done to forget that children need passports. Also make two copies of the first two pages of your passport a one to keep with you when travelling and one to keep in your office in Case its lost. A Post offices and other services Are often open longer at airports. At Frankfurt a Airport for example the Post office is open from 6 . To 10 p.m., an astounding convenience in a country of otherwise absurdly limited business hours. You can also make Long distance phone Calls with a credit card there. Q. Quiet. If crowds get to you or if you just want a moment alone chapels Are the quietest spots in airports. R. Rolex. Be careful about wearing expensive jewelry if you re travelling High crime areas. It might even be Wise to Check ahead with the local chamber of Commerce or a local resident who knows the areas to avoid. A seat position. New York based management consultant Noel Kearns always asks for the same scat on Long distance flights a no  he likes being next to the aisle instead of the window because its easier to get in and out. If legroom is priority Numero Uno then try a Bulkhead seat a just behind the dividers Between business class and coach. Just remember that sitting in the Bulkhead can give you neck Crumps if you want to watch a movie. Some people like the Security of sitting by the exit. This also offers extra legroom. T. Tax. You can claim your value added tax on purchases made in Germany at the Frankfurt Airport before you leave the country. Check with the Airport you re using because some businesses in Europe Send your reimbursement through the mail. A amps Kan Gaorge the army family of Ronald Lawrence wife Kimmy and baby Carlyn relax at Frankfurt a i so lounge. U. Upgrade. If a flight looks crowded let an attendant know you re willing to be bumped up to business class. It does t happen often but when it does aah he. V. Visit . Coupons Are one of the cheapest ways to travel to several different cities in the states. Offered by various carriers the tickets can Only be purchased in Europe. The program usually works by letting you Purchase a minimum of three coupons that allow you to Fly to three different cities once you re in the states. The costs usually Start at about $90 per Coupon. Some of the visit . Programs restrict you to flights on Only one Carrier. A vaccinations. If you need proof of vaccinations in order to travel to a foreign country and you forgot to get them try the Frankfurt Airport medical services. W. Wardrobe. Take suits with pants that can double As Slacks or jackets that double As sports jackets. Blazers Are lightweight Handy and easy to keep clean. Travel with Only two pairs of shoes. Take an extra shirt and underwear in carry on in Case your checked bags Are lost. Pack a Light sweater or windbreaker for the air conditioned plane ride. X. A Ray. Anybody who travels with a big buckle should be prepared to take it off. Heart pacemakers and photographic film up to 1,000 Asa should not be harmed by a Ray machines. Professional snappers say Security attendants will usually hand Check High Speed film if asked. You can also buy a film protector at camera stores. A yakking yammering yahoos. One woman said she spent a week one Day listening to her seatmate give a play by play description of childbirth. Another Man said he and his wife were bumped up to business class Only to find two drunk businessmen shouting at each other. There a no easy solution to the awkward problem of yakking yammering yahoos who sit beside you. What seems to work Best Are polite statements like a i m going to read my Book  or a a in a going to listen to my Walkman and try to fall asleep. Let me know if i acc Dently drool on  z. Zorro in other words is there a dress code can you Wear a costume on the plane we asked one airline spokesman who groaned and said a we try to allow our customers a degree of  the Bottom line is that its Best to give the airline a Heads up if you re going to Wear something outrageous unless you want to get asked a lot of questions a and not just a who was that masked Man a Page 6 a sunday november 17, 1991