Travel Frustrations and US Birthday Ambivalence
A traveler recounts a frustrating journey from Berlin to London, highlighting long queues, security checks, and the problematic Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for the UK. The ETA app, intended to simplify entry, proved unreliable, and a friend nearly fell victim to scam websites. The article also touches on the ambivalent feelings surrounding the 250th birthday of the USA this year, alongside Germany's processing of its World Cup exit. The piece is part of the 'Endlich Freitag' column in der Freitag.
Key facts
- Traveler flew from Berlin to London.
- Flight involved long waits and multiple security and passport checks.
- UK now requires Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
- ETA app was not easy to use as claimed.
- A friend almost fell for a scam website related to ETA.
- Article discusses ambivalent feelings about USA's 250th birthday.
- Germany's World Cup exit is also mentioned.
- Piece is from the 'Endlich Freitag' column in der Freitag.
Entities
Institutions
- der Freitag
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- London
- United Kingdom
- USA