We are flying from Seatac to Frankfurt nonstop. The flight will take 10 hours. I looked daily for the airfare from the first of the year. I paid $950 x 3. I've never seen a cheaper fare than that for nonstop Lufthansa in May. If I were willing for us to fly with a transfer, I could have paid $850 or so. I don't regret the non-stop premium. Mostly the nonstop fare has been $1200 or more. I booked at the time of a fare sale.
Lufthansa has entertainment centers on the back of the seats. I'm sure I'll have to show my parents how to work them. Luckily, I'll be across the aisle from their window and aisle seat.
I will remind them to pack their cribbage board. That will keep them busy for a few hours.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Trip Planning
Wow! I'm impressed. 27 page hits since I sent out the e-mail.
Right now I'm researching jet lag and how to minimize it. I bet it will take Mrs. D at least 4 days to make the adjustment. My first trip to Germany in 1982 included lots of beer on the first night with my Swiss roommate. I was sick for 3 days and got chewed out by my teacher for falling asleep in class. I learned that lesson the hard way.
My other concern is DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Blood clots can develop if you stay in your seat for long periods. I told my parents I'm packing a collapsible bamboo cane to drive them up and down the aisles every 90 minutes. I've found in the past that they respect the cane. Or at least that's what I always threaten them with if they are a little too slow.
Special issues for travelling with my parents:
Individual doctor's letters outlining meds including the need to have insulin syringes.
Ordering a wheelchair from Lufthansa to get Mrs. D around the airport.
Renting a wheelchair in Germany for Mrs. D. She can walk but this will make it so much easier for longer distances. The local tourist office was very helpful with this. It's 25 euros ($35) per week from a local medical supply company.
Buying trip insurance that includes emergency medical and repatriation of remains. I know that sounds morbid but in our family that passes as humor. They both said I could have them cremated and then they could be in carry on luggage. I bought the policies through AAA. I've been a member for many years and have never regretted the annual fee. I also pay for my parents' annual membership.
Right now I'm researching jet lag and how to minimize it. I bet it will take Mrs. D at least 4 days to make the adjustment. My first trip to Germany in 1982 included lots of beer on the first night with my Swiss roommate. I was sick for 3 days and got chewed out by my teacher for falling asleep in class. I learned that lesson the hard way.
My other concern is DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Blood clots can develop if you stay in your seat for long periods. I told my parents I'm packing a collapsible bamboo cane to drive them up and down the aisles every 90 minutes. I've found in the past that they respect the cane. Or at least that's what I always threaten them with if they are a little too slow.
Special issues for travelling with my parents:
Individual doctor's letters outlining meds including the need to have insulin syringes.
Ordering a wheelchair from Lufthansa to get Mrs. D around the airport.
Renting a wheelchair in Germany for Mrs. D. She can walk but this will make it so much easier for longer distances. The local tourist office was very helpful with this. It's 25 euros ($35) per week from a local medical supply company.
Buying trip insurance that includes emergency medical and repatriation of remains. I know that sounds morbid but in our family that passes as humor. They both said I could have them cremated and then they could be in carry on luggage. I bought the policies through AAA. I've been a member for many years and have never regretted the annual fee. I also pay for my parents' annual membership.
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