The return ticket: when does the question arise?
The question arises especially for a long trip or a world tour.
Indeed, in this type of trip, you will go through several neighboring countries. And so, you will not have a return ticket. At most, you will have a bus ticket to the neighboring country. And again, if you have it. In general, this is not the case.
Same problem if you leave for a PVT. For the airline, you leave with a 90-day tourist visa, so she will ask you for a return ticket.
In Latin America, many countries request a return ticket . This is the case, for example, in Colombia and Central America, and it is often a problem for many travelers, especially those traveling through Central America.
For having already crossed Central America , in fact, no customs asked me for my return ticket. If you come from a land border, it's more flexible. At worst, he will ask you for a bus ticket. In reality, it's rare.
On the other hand, if you arrive by plane, it's another matter. You will probably need your return ticket.
Thus, for a Paris - Guatemala , the airline may prevent you from boarding if you do not have your return ticket.
It is nonsense
Sometimes we see psychodrama.
I asked the question on the Facebook page of the blog: many readers related their experience:
Imagine yourself: you are going on board for a great trip and when you arrive to check, the agent tells you that you can not board because you do not have a return ticket.
Some countries ask to be in possession of a return ticket when entering the territory.
Airlines must apply its principles but the problem is that for some airlines, there is a lack of information and skills. So, the agent will tell you that no there is no need for a return ticket while yes.
In addition, an embassy may tell you that a bus ticket is enough while the airline will ask you for a plane ticket ...
It must be said that it suits them at the business level. In addition, you should know that if you are banned entry when you arrive, it is the company that will take care of your repatriation. It is also subject to a fine. Also, it tends to be stricter.
In short, the thing is pretty random. Some airlines will ask you for a return ticket at the time of boarding, while other airlines will not ask you for it. I even wonder if it's not the customer's head.
It also depends on the country of embarkation. In France, I was never asked for my return ticket at check-in. On the other hand, it is systematic during a boarding from a country of Latin America. Go understand why ...
This is the mess and the thing is quite annoying, because in the end, you risk paying these inconsistencies.
Other subtlety. Imagine that you go to Guatemala and then you go to Mexico to take your flight back to France. Well, even with a return ticket from Mexico, it may not pass. I know, it sounds stupid, but what do you want is the human being.
Many Latin American countries are in this case.
What if I go to a country that requires a return ticket?
So there are several solutions for this:
· first of all well you do not take a return ticket and you try your luck. Be polite and friendly in front of the hostess. If she asks you if you have a return ticket, say yes of course. If she asks you to show it, answer him "oh damn, he's in my checked bag," looking sorry. With a little luck, it will pass , if it is a good day ...
· If that does not happen, it will be the stress of buying a plane ticket at the airport . Also, arrive at the airport with advance and battery on your laptop or smartphone.
· One solution is to buy a cheap ticket that leaves the country. Disadvantage: it will use or it will probably cancel it. Or change the date, with fees.
· One solution is to buy a bus ticket on the Internet . Advantage: for once this is a solution that is cheaper than the plane and it works well in Latin America.
· Finally last solution alas, it is the system D and cheating . You present a tricked ticket with Photoshop. It's risky and it's not necessarily easy to do.
Two tips:
1.For those traveling in Latin America, Copa Airlines offers the possibility to book a ticket for 24 hours on their website before paying.
You book a plane ticket on the website of Copa. You will receive this reservation on your e-mail and there you will have only to erase the mention "reservation" with Photoshop or another software. And here you have your plane ticket!
This is also possible for other companies.
2. Another option: modify an e-ticket that you already have. In general, this is not possible.
But do you imagine that I have a ticket whose text can be modified when I transfer it? Really, everything is editable. It is enough that I send it back to my address with the modified data.
Very convenient because the airlines only check that you are in possession of the ticket.
Well, I'm not telling you to do that, it's just for info. I say that, I said nothing.
So, before leaving:
Inquire at the embassy. If it tells you yes, a return ticket from the neighboring country passes or a return bus ticket is sufficient, ask for confirmation in writing. This can be enough in front of the hesitation of a hostess!
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