At Frankfurt Airport, the teddy bear even gets a boarding pass: complete with name, destination, flight code, and seat number. And why notโafter all, teddy and three-year-old Sara are inseparable companions! This is just one small example of how Frankfurt Airport looks after its little passengers. When kids are happy, their parents can relax and the whole family can look forward to an enjoyable holiday. There are plenty of exciting places for kids to explore and play before flight time.
Fraport, the airport manager, has already opened seven new playgrounds in the transit areas (after passing the security checks) at Frankfurt Airportโs terminals. Each play area features a different adventure theme where kids can romp and explore to their heartsโ content. They can โclimb around a helicopterโ at Gate B22 in Terminal 1 or โdescend into the oceanโ at Gate B44. Another new play area awaits the young travelers at Gate C16. An Airport World awaits kids in Pier A-Plus, while one level above in Pier Z youngster are captivated by the world of pirates. At Terminal 2โs Pier D and E, children can countdown their own space adventure.
The highlights in the public part of Terminal 2 are the moon spaceship and the outdoor Visitorsโ Terrace.
When arriving at Frankfurt Airport, โwall gamesโ keep the kids occupied while their parents get the luggage. Tiny tots are also very important passengers that need to be taken care of well. Newly designed sanitary baby facilities include separate diaper changing rooms as well as private areas for breastfeeding. Frankfurt Airport offers families useful tips and more information online at Traveling with Children. A special brochure in English or German is also available for downloading.
These new Frankfurt Airport services and facilities for children are part of Fraportโs โGreat to have you here!โ service quality program, which is introducing many enhancements to make it even more enjoyable, convenient, and comfortable to spend time at Germanyโs largest aviation hub. Look for more play areas and services in the future, such a baby care lounge. In 2012, Frankfurt Airport welcomed more than 57 million passengers of all ages.
To find out more about Frankfurt Airportโs services go to www.frankfurt-airport.com .
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- An Airport World awaits kids in Pier A-Plus, while one level above in Pier Z youngster are captivated by the world of pirates.
- They can โclimb around a helicopterโ at Gate B22 in Terminal 1 or โdescend into the oceanโ at Gate B44.
- The highlights in the public part of Terminal 2 are the moon spaceship and the outdoor Visitors' Terrace.