But while Britain and the United States shared security goals, she said, "We would want to make sure that any new measures cause minimum disruption to genuine trans-Atlantic travelers."

And some airlines have announced temporary policies that would permit trans-Atlantic travelers to cancel and rebook later without paying the customary fee.

The month's lag creates enormous confusion over time differences for trans-Atlantic travelers and anyone who does trans-Atlantic business.

In those prejet days, when most trans-Atlantic travelers sailed to Europe, it was customary for publishers to go first class.

Humor is a very difficult trans-Atlantic traveler, and I suspect the New York ear is more finely attuned to the verbal side.

"Humor is a very difficult trans-Atlantic traveler," he says.

The trans-Atlantic traveler is now faced with a confusing array of options.

The trans-Atlantic travelers include Go and Go, the Belmont Stakes winner, and Saumarez, the Arc de Triomphe winner.

So, a number of airlines flying to Europe loosened their cancellation policies yesterday to accommodate trans-Atlantic travelers with second thoughts.

Executives envision linking the names of Motel 6 and Formule 1 to tap business from low-budget trans-Atlantic travelers.