Astana and back to Luxembourg

The Mosque in Astana.

Got some sleep and at the airport on time. Because we had changed the date on our tickets and they had some computer problems at check-in, we had to wait almost an hour and a half. But they were nice about it and we finally got our boarding cards. The customs and passport control asked how we liked Kazakhstan and I told them how much I love Kazakhstan. They were very happy and laughed.

That was the end of smiles since we arrived in Frankfort airport where smiles are forbidden. The flight was fine because for the first time in a long time, there were many empty seats. I was able to stretch out along 3 seats and got some good sleep.

A big commercial center near our first hotel.

I have never figured out why they make a special police control of passports when you exit the plane, since everyone is going to passport control anyway. It just wastes everyone’s time. Anyone know why they do that? I have only seen it at Paris and Frankfort airports.

Security was very slow with tons of people. I wonder if there has been a change in the searches since the security alert has gone up in Europe.

When you thought I couldn’t say anything more negative about Frankfort’s airport,… I have another gripe. There is no business lounge in the domestic/Schengen area. The only business lounge is in the international area. At both Paris and Amsterdam, there are many lounges.

It’s a beautiful day and I am at terminal B in Frankfort… one good thing is that they have a coffee machine for everyone which is free. One lonely point for Frankfort.