The possible fine for not carrying one: 50 euros. That equaled $65.67 at press time, but given the dollar's slide, by now it could be thousands.
Police say they will focus enforcement on younger people, whom authorities say commit more crimes. Besides, said Carla Bundy, press officer at the Royal Netherlands Embassy, "The police must have a legitimate reason for asking someone to identify himself," such as witnessing or being victimized by a crime.
TRAVEL TICKER
Spirit Airlines last week launched new service to Nassau from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with connecting flights from Reagan National starting at $99 plus tax. Meanwhile, Ted announced it will start twice-daily flights betweeen Washington Dulles and Chicago Midway on April 3 (one-way fares start at $79) . . . Alaska Airlines has started selling food on board . . . All major U.S. carriers have copied Delta's fare cuts in many markets, but not its elimination of Saturday-night stay requirements . . . Delta will also cut the number of flight attendants on some overseas flights . . . Southwest and ATA Airlines have won Department of Transportation approval to become code share partners . . . British Airways is offering at least 50,000 frequent-flier miles for each first- or business-class transatlantic flight taken between now and April 30. You must be an Executive Club member and register at www.ba.com/winteroffer . . . Save on select New York hotels, restaurants and attractions through Feb. 28 by paying with an American Express card. Details: 800-NYC-GUIDE, www.nycvisit.com.
BARGAIN OF THE WEEK
Deal Me In
Fly round trip from Washington Dulles to Las Vegas for $198 including taxes. Details: What's the Deal?, P3.
Reporting: John Briley, Cindy Loose.
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