Booking Worksheet

Sunday May 3, afternoon departure (~13:00, arrive ~17:00).
1st class Senior Saver recommended for comfort. Age 65+ discount automatic at checkout.
Estimated: €30–45 (1st class) / €16–20 (2nd class)

All hotels are in The Squaire / Terminal 1 area — step off the ICE train and walk directly to hotel via enclosed bridge. Request accessible room with grab bars and roll-in shower.
Hilton Garden Inn — best value, ~€90–130/night
Hilton Frankfurt Airport — upscale, ~€140–200/night
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport — closest walk to T1 (~5 min), ~€150–220/night

Monday May 4. Book as a single ticket FRA → YUL → YOW through aircanada.com so baggage is checked through and both legs earn Aeroplan.
AC845: Departs FRA 09:45 → Arrives YUL 12:00 (Boeing 787 Dreamliner, daily, on-time 4.9/5)
Domestic connection: Air Canada YUL → YOW (~48 min, included in ticket)
Add Aeroplan number during booking to earn miles automatically.

Estimated one-way pricing:
Economy Basic ~€450–550 | Economy Standard ~€550–700 | Economy Flex ~€750–950
Premium Economy ~€1,100–1,400 | Business ~€2,500–3,500

Must book by 20:00 on May 2 (day before travel).
Request: platform assistance at Berlin Hbf, boarding ramp, wheelchair space on train, assistance at Frankfurt Flughafen station.

Must request minimum 48 hours before flight (by May 2).
Request at booking time or call/email separately. Covers: check-in → security → gate → boarding → seat, and reverse at arrival. Pre-boarding is automatic when wheelchair assistance is requested.

For both AC845 (FRA–YUL) and domestic YUL–YOW connection. Easier boarding, deplaning, and lavatory access.
Can request during booking or via Manage Bookings.

Call hotel directly after booking to confirm: accessible room with grab bars, roll-in shower, room near elevator, ground-floor restaurant access.

If domestic flight is included in the Air Canada ticket, this is handled. Otherwise:
VIA Rail: CAD $26–55, senior discount available (65+), ~2 hours, wheelchair accessible. Book 48h ahead for accessibility.
Private car: CAD $250–350, door-to-door, pre-bookable.

Medical coverage for Germany transit and Canada. Essential for a 75-year-old traveller. Check if existing credit card provides any coverage.

Must be valid through at least November 2026. Canadian passport for entry to Canada. Check Germany re-entry requirements if she lives in Germany (residence permit validity).

All medications in original packaging with prescriptions. Bring enough for travel days plus 3 extra days in case of delays. Keep doctor's letter for any controlled substances.

Print and keep in a folder:
• ICE train ticket / booking confirmation
• Hotel reservation confirmation
• Air Canada booking reference / e-ticket
• Travel insurance policy card & emergency number
• Copy of passport
• This worksheet with all contact numbers

Ensure Aeroplan member number is on the reservation so miles credit automatically for the FRA–YUL–YOW segments.

Taxi, family member, or accessible transit to Berlin Hbf for the afternoon ICE departure. Arrive at least 30 minutes early for DB mobility assistance at platform.