PebbleCreek Travel International Club Welcome to all Oct. 31, 2017

Travel International Club Officers   Cindy Watty, President cindy@alfrescotravel.com Diana Johnson, Vice-President ronanddiana@cox.net

Travel International Club Why? Purpose of Club   Enlightenment Learn something new and exciting about international travel every month Enjoy The company and travels of other Creekers Experience Discover new information about travel and international adventures

Travel International Club Vision The Travel International Club is a club designed for PebbleCreek residents who are interested in international travel and want to share their love for travel while learning about new opportunities for travel. During Club meetings we plan to share tips for travel, invite travel experts to speak, and share travel experiences.

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

John and Paulette’s Great European Adventure

Everything you ever wanted to know about European Airports!!

Airport Information European Airports – What’s Different Which Terminal? Ticket Counters Security Amenities Before/After Security Boarding Gate What is Schengen? Departure to US Arrival in US Be Observant! Be Flexible!

European Airports Which Terminal? Domestic vs International flights   Paris CDG, ROM Low Cost Airline Airports

European Airports Ticket Counters Domestic vs International flights  Electronic Monitor Posts Counter Number Codeshare Flight Numbers Boarding Passes Baggage Tag Connecting Cities Know your itinerary Airport Codes Carry-on Size

European Airports Security Within Europe N/A TSA-Pre and GOES   More strict than US?

European Airports Amenities Before/After Security Airport Shops   Currency Exchange ATM

European Airports Boarding Gate Check Monitor after Security Boarding 30- 45 min before departure Gate Closes 10-20 min before departure. Few shops or food near boarding gates Few jet ways; bus to aircraft on tarmac; climb stairs Large Carry-on stowed

European Airports What is “Schengen” Definition Passport Control when first land in Schengen EU / before departing for US Passport Control Lines “Schengen” “All Others” Customs separate from Immigration/Passport Control

European Airports Departure to U.S. Early Departure Times Connect time at Gateway Airport Layers of Security: interviews Extra Airline Security October 2017 Special Security in AMS and ROM Others?

European Airports Arrival in U.S. No Customs declaration forms for US Citizens Passport Control at first US city Long Lines; Connection Times Claiming and rechecking baggage

European Airports Be Observant! Be Flexible! Some things are much better! Short-haul Meals Your experiences?

Palms Room – Eagle’s Nest PebbleCreek Travel International Club Thanks for joining us tonight Our next Meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2017 Palms Room – Eagle’s Nest