One-way Tickets

[booma]

I am currently trying to get to Thailand!

At the moment flights are pretty full and very expensive, I was contemplating buying a one way ticket, and sorting my return out when I wished to come home (UK?) as this would be much cheaper (my last flight from BKK cost 11000B, very cheap).

Would I get into the country? My return ticket seems to've never been checked before!?!??!

[ZOVOX]

I am currently trying to get to Thailand!

At the moment flights are pretty full and very expensive, I was contemplating buying a one way ticket, and sorting my return out when I wished to come home (UK?) as this would be much cheaper (my last flight from BKK cost 11000B, very cheap).

Would I get into the country? My return ticket seems to've never been checked before!?!??!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Although you're suppose to have return ticket, they never check - i'd just get the one way.

[Tornado]

I just came back into the country with no return ticket and had no probs.

[Axel]

It's usually the airlines who want to implement the system. In my own experience I am asked for ticket or visa about 50% of all flights.

A much better solution, of course, get a visa for Thailand and you can fly on a one-way ticket.

[ZOVOX]

It's usually the airlines who want to implement the system. In my own experience I am asked for ticket or visa about 50% of all flights.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, it is the airline that asks, but you can just tell them you plan on leaving the country by train or bus, or any excuse - the airlines are not going to stop you from flying.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

It's usually the airlines who want to implement the system. In my own experience I am asked for ticket or visa about 50% of all flights.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, it is the airline that asks, but you can just tell them you plan on leaving the country by train or bus, or any excuse - the airlines are not going to stop you from flying.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They are a lot tougher nowdays. If you are refused entry they are fined and have to carry you out at airline expense. Just get a visa.

[NarrLing]

I may be wrong, one way tickets used to cost 80% of a return ticket. This may have changed with all the discount travel available. There are so many different ticket codes available now.

I assume you have looked at some of the cheap airfare sites like Lastminute and Zuji.

The airlines usually check you have a valid Visa and return ticket at check-in. Your carrier is responsible to return you to your country of departure if you are rejected at the destination.

Cheers

NL

[et33.com]

mmm...

i know for a fact a couple of months back

that one way ticket are always more expansive

it's more worthwhile to buy two way ticket...

correct me if i'm wrong...

[dr_Pat_Pong]

mmm...

i know for a fact a couple of months back

that one way ticket are always more expansive

it's more worthwhile to buy two way ticket...

correct me if i'm wrong...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For the first time ever, I agree with you...

[SK1972]

One way tickets are always expensive. Alternatively, you may try to get a return ticket with a 6 month open return or a one year open return which is better.

If your ticket agent doesnt know what they are, then they are useless......use someone else!!

Good Luck!

[thaiflyer1]

One way tickets are always expensive. Alternatively, you may try to get a return ticket with a 6 month open return or a one year open return which is better.

If your ticket agent doesnt know what they are, then they are useless......use someone else!!

Good Luck!

You/ll still need a visa with an open ticket or alternatively a return flight date within 30 days of arrival in Thailand which could be changed upon arrival to a later date thus avoiding any potential problems with your carrier.......probably far easier just to get the relevant tourist visa before leaving home.

[chonabot]

Some airlines have stopped me travelling from UK-BKK on a one-way ticket even with a visa , they insist on evidence that you have a ticket out of the Kingdom.

British Airways and Philippine airlines are 2 that forced me to buy a ticket out of the country (Penang) and they would not let me board without this.

[Axel]

Some airlines have stopped me travelling from UK-BKK on a one-way ticket even with a visa , they insist on evidence that you have a ticket out of the Kingdom.

British Airways and Philippine airlines are 2 that forced me to buy a ticket out of the country (Penang) and they would not let me board without this.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, it happens all the time. Guess lack of training, a real problem when the supervisors neither have any glue.

To avoid it, if possible, I print out some relevant rules and show them during check-in, if required.

[Potter]

Some airlines have stopped me travelling from UK-BKK on a one-way ticket even with a visa , they insist on evidence that you have a ticket out of the Kingdom.

British Airways and Philippine airlines are 2 that forced me to buy a ticket out of the country (Penang) and they would not let me board without this.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, it happens all the time. Guess lack of training, a real problem when the supervisors neither have any glue.

To avoid it, if possible, I print out some relevant rules and show them during check-in, if required.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Where can these rules be found ?

Yesterday I checked in with Thai air ways. I showed them my visa and was confirmed this was enough. I then asked if she was "just being nice to me or she really was following the rules". I was confirmed the rules were being followed. I then offered to show my ticket out of Thailand and to my surprise she wanted to see my ticket. However obtaining a visa might require a ticket out of the country, so there you go again.

[Axel]

International Air Transport Association (IATA) provides and manages a search engine and database which the check in staff or ticketing staff can call up.

This, however, is limited to the easiest situation. Like: EU-passport-holder to BKK, visa not required up to 30 days, but needs return/out bound ticket.

For safe guarding IATA as well suggests:

You may wish to double-check foreign entry requirements by contacting your local Embassy or Consulate.

The only way I found, is trying to apply for common sense. For ex. I was stopped at Heathrow for going to Bahrain w/out visa. They only let me board after showing my stamps from previous trips, also w/out visa.

Or in Singapore had a bit of an argument, my passport was valid for just 4 more months, I had a re-entry-permit but no return ticket. Not in the book, but finally accepted by the supervisor.

Could go on endlessly. But one thing I should add. When going into a new area, I ask the airline to check the rules for me and to print it out. Example that happened, top page in the computer said, "nationals of ...... country need visa",

3 clicks deeper down came the remark: "visa can be applied upon arrival, however, we do not advise as very time consuming". Asked for a print out of this and succeded to board after showing it at check in.

Flying without return/out bound ticket but visa, I did not find a clear rule in any data base. As said, common sense, but not always available.

[Wanderer]

I am currently trying to get to Thailand!

At the moment flights are pretty full and very expensive, I was contemplating buying a one way ticket, and sorting my return out when I wished to come home (UK?) as this would be much cheaper (my last flight from BKK cost 11000B, very cheap).

Would I get into the country? My return ticket seems to've never been checked before!?!??!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was stopped a few years ago coming from Gatwick with Garuda (i think), Anyway they wouldn't let me board the plane without a return even when I showed them all my Thai entry/ exit stamps. Luckily I was very early checking in and had to go to another terminal and buy a fully refundable tickect on to Hong Kong. (took about an hour) Have been asked by Quantas recently, coming from Perth if I had an ongoing ticket, I said i had an e-ticket back to europe with another airline which they seemed happy enough.

99% they won't bother asking so but I think the best answer is to say you have an e-ticket ( not a partnership airline) .

[chonabot]

Same same with Garuda , I had the business class single at a cheap price , that made up for it , but it was impossible to get a return on the Business deal ( was about £400 which is cheap for Business one-way)