After Landing at Ramstein...

Willkommen! Welcome to Germany! Hooray you made it!

Alright, now you've landed and you just got off the Patriot Express. Great job getting this far without any hassles. Take a deep breath and be prepared for what is next.  Patience is your friend, don't forget that. Besides, you have all this information which most people don't have. You will be fine.

Patriot Express Before, During, and After

I wish I had this information ahead of time. Although, your actual travel experience may be different.

Flying with pets:
First, if you have pets, as soon as you have orders make sure you get into your transportation office (with an appointment) 90-days out to get a pet slot, which are limited.  There are very limited slots for in-cabin pets. In-cabin pets are small pets that will fit under the seat in front of you.  Larger pets will go in the luggage area. There is a fee for pets that you will pay at the ticket counter in BWI. For our cats we paid $120 each. Also, at the check in counter at BWI, have a copy of your bilingual (German/English) Health Certificate ready.