Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I second the suggestion that it would be better to leave through Greece, as the spouse of an elderly Greek citizen. Germany and Switzerland are likely to be strict, especially with certain nationalities or ethnic backgrounds, just as they historically have been tough on gastearbeiter.
I found one way tickets from ATH to CLE on SAS for $1300. What would suck is if Greece still fines him or even each of them 1200 euro. But it sounds better than dealing with possibly worse in Germany, and I don't see how they are going to make their flight anyway, and then they could have trouble rebooking. United could say it was their fault and they have to buy a new ticket.