Airfare

I just got an email from Travelocity announcing roundtrip fares from Washington to Frankfurt from $277, New York to Frankfurt from $285, and Chicago to Frankfurt from $318. Frankfurt is just under 3 hours by train from Basel (the train station is actually in the Frankfurt Airport, so it's a breeze). I don't know any more than that, but it's something to ponder if you're considering a visit (hint, hint).