i vaguely remember being a kid and going there on a lark and watching the planes. now it’s austere and cruel and cold, cops everywhere, plexiglass and line ropes
Last few times I’ve been through (European) airports it’s been waaaay more chill than it has been for decades. Yeah there are armed soldiers, but they’re just wandering about and it’s more reassuring than anything. Security is way more lax, they’re relaxing the stupid rules about liquids and stuff, and the staff are friendly if a bit over-professional.
Always love the duty free bit too, it’s like a really overpriced shopping mall but with caviar and Patek Philippe :) Splash on some free sample aftershave then off for a 7 euro pint of IPA, and sit and literally watch the world go by. What’s not to like?!?
Frankfurt Airport is very good when it comes to security screening. They even have those fancy new X-Ray machines where you don’t need to remove your electronic devices from your carry-on and such. The last few times I flew from there I got off the bus in front of the terminal and sat at my gate in less than 20 minutes.