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I'm thinking of flying a route in Europe that doesn't seem
to be covered by any of the budget airlines. I found a reasonable rate on one of the major carriers -- but the "reasonable rate" is for a round-trip ticket, the one-way fare is outrageous. And as you've guessed, I'm planning to fly only one way. Here in the US, I know people who regularly buy round-trip tickets in these situations and discard the return ticket. It's my understanding that the airlines all have policies that specifically prohibit this, but that, practically speaking, there's nothing that they can do about it. Specifically, I've read that even if they decided to charge the difference to your credit card, you could easily (and successfully) contest the charge, as their claim that they have authorization to asses that charge to your card has dubious legal force. Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? Thanks for your help! |
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![]() Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? Thanks for your help! It really shouldn't be a problem, in fact when discussing pricing options for a one-way ticket with airlines I have been told more than once to do exactly that. |
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![]() "Hank Mishkoff" skrev i meddelandet ... I'm thinking of flying a route in Europe that doesn't seem to be covered by any of the budget airlines. I found a reasonable rate on one of the major carriers -- but the "reasonable rate" is for a round-trip ticket, the one-way fare is outrageous. And as you've guessed, I'm planning to fly only one way. Here in the US, I know people who regularly buy round-trip tickets in these situations and discard the return ticket. It's my understanding that the airlines all have policies that specifically prohibit this, but that, practically speaking, there's nothing that they can do about it. Specifically, I've read that even if they decided to charge the difference to your credit card, you could easily (and successfully) contest the charge, as their claim that they have authorization to asses that charge to your card has dubious legal force. Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? Thanks for your help! There's no problem. You can travel the out trip and throw away the return portion. Just be careful you can't use the return segment or any segment unless you've used the previous segments. Ticket rules stipulate that coupons or segments must be used in the order they're issued. L.P |
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Hank Mishkoff wrote:
Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? --------------------- You could have any number of legits reasons for not making the return portion of the trip. You could have gotten sick, been late to the airport, having had to travel home earlier than planned etc. I donīt see any reasonable way the airline could charge you for not making the return flight. And I honestly I donīt think they care much - people miss their flights all the time. Kristian |
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![]() Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? I did that with Ryanair, London to Rimini, no problem. Returned the date planned, but from Geneva on Easyjet, throwing away the Ryanair return coupon. I've also done that with BMI, returning via Easyjet from Athens instead of from Prague (don't think BMI goes to Prague anymore). Years ago, Swissair used to police the use of tickets in Switzerland issued abroad to make sure that travelers didn't arbitrage fares and that they traveled in accordance with the fare terms. Well, Swissair's arrogance cost them their life. I know for a fact that the ferry companies and Eurotunnel charge credit cards the higher one-way fare if passengers and car drivers fail to use the return ticket. Check-in is normally by means of the credit card you used to buy online. I have no idea what bankrupts and other people without credit are supposed to do, or whether a debit card works. I usually pay online with Amex Private Payments (a one-off number you get online; Visa and Mcard have them too). But the system isn't foolproof, and a retailer in fact double-charged me once (Amex credited me instantly) which he could do because the # is valid 30 days. |
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You don't discard the return portion you purchase a non-refundable RT
ticket and then miss your flight. Then you alter your plans. FFM Hank Mishkoff wrote: I'm thinking of flying a route in Europe that doesn't seem to be covered by any of the budget airlines. I found a reasonable rate on one of the major carriers -- but the "reasonable rate" is for a round-trip ticket, the one-way fare is outrageous. And as you've guessed, I'm planning to fly only one way. Here in the US, I know people who regularly buy round-trip tickets in these situations and discard the return ticket. It's my understanding that the airlines all have policies that specifically prohibit this, but that, practically speaking, there's nothing that they can do about it. Specifically, I've read that even if they decided to charge the difference to your credit card, you could easily (and successfully) contest the charge, as their claim that they have authorization to asses that charge to your card has dubious legal force. Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? Thanks for your help! |
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![]() "Hank Mishkoff" wrote Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? I used to fly to Helsinki on BA once a month, while my truck was shipping from Harwich to Finland. I would meet the boat, drive to Moscow and then come back overland via Poland. This was always done on a return ticket and although I have flown London- Helsinki a dozen or more times, I have never once flown back. Never had a problem. -- Regards, Vince Truck Driving In Russia- www.coventon.co.uk |
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Hank Mishkoff wrote: I'm thinking of flying a route in Europe that doesn't seem to be covered by any of the budget airlines. I found a reasonable rate on one of the major carriers -- but the "reasonable rate" is for a round-trip ticket, the one-way fare is outrageous. And as you've guessed, I'm planning to fly only one way. Here in the US, I know people who regularly buy round-trip tickets in these situations and discard the return ticket. It's my understanding that the airlines all have policies that specifically prohibit this, but that, practically speaking, there's nothing that they can do about it. Specifically, I've read that even if they decided to charge the difference to your credit card, you could easily (and successfully) contest the charge, as their claim that they have authorization to asses that charge to your card has dubious legal force. Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? Thanks for your help! these days you may get identified as one of those 'fail to appear' travelers who excites the interest of the terror police |
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![]() "Hank Mishkoff" wrote in message ... I'm thinking of flying a route in Europe that doesn't seem to be covered by any of the budget airlines. I found a reasonable rate on one of the major carriers -- but the "reasonable rate" is for a round-trip ticket, the one-way fare is outrageous. And as you've guessed, I'm planning to fly only one way. Fine Here in the US, I know people who regularly buy round-trip tickets in these situations and discard the return ticket. It's my understanding that the airlines all have policies that specifically prohibit this, but that, practically speaking, there's nothing that they can do about it. Which is the same as in Europe Specifically, I've read that even if they decided to charge the difference to your credit card, you could easily (and successfully) contest the charge, as their claim that they have authorization to asses that charge to your card has dubious legal force. Quite so, you didnt sign up to return on the leg agreed , you simply have the right to do so. Does anyone know if the situation in Europe is similar to that in the US? In other words: How risky (financially speaking) would it be for me to buy a round-trip ticket and discard the return portion? No risk at all. Keith |
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![]() "Jenn" wrote in message ... these days you may get identified as one of those 'fail to appear' travelers who excites the interest of the terror police Not unless your name is on a terrorst watch list. Thousands of people dont make flights every day. Keith |
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