Will it be an issue if my fiancé buys a two-way ticket?

[Cherieish 0]

The airlines will only charge you a fee on the return portion IF YOU DON'T CALL TO CANCEL THE RETURN. Just trying to make that clear.If you just don't show up and don't bother to cancel, yes, they could charge you. If you call to cancel, they will NOT charge you. I do lots of travel - trust me, I know. I am just trying to help.

Why on earth would they charge me if I don't call to cancel? As you said - they already have their money. They can't charge me for not giving them the chance to resell my ticket and make even more money. The jerks make enough money off of people like me.

In any case, he's probably going to pay for the flight then cancel the bank card before he leaves anyway. They can't charge a card that no longer exists.

[Ben and Jill 37]

Why on earth would they charge me if I don't call to cancel? As you said - they already have their money. They can't charge me for not giving them the chance to resell my ticket and make even more money. The jerks make enough money off of people like me.

In any case, he's probably going to pay for the flight then cancel the bank card before he leaves anyway. They can't charge a card that no longer exists.

I'm only telling you what I know and trying to be helpful. But, to answer your initial question, it's not an issue to purchase a round-trip ticket. We did, and his return was to London...not even Kenya and they didn't question a thing

[inloveVEN 46]

This is nothing that you have to be worried about

If you want you can cancel or let then know that you will change it if the ticket allow you that in no way it can be considered illegal. The airline is just trying to take advantages of the business volume and at the POE ( if they ask) this is something that can be clarified in a simple way and no reasons why not to understand

[JudyKCski 12]

Truthfully I think it is all a money scam... In my case on Continental there is a dedicated run every day to Norway and a dedicated return to Newark. I have yet to see empty seats. I also may add there are hundreds of people on a list in case someone does not show up for their flight. SO, to charge 2 times more for a 1 way ticket I do not understand the reasoning. I figure on the 10 trips to Norway (20 total back and forth) they can suffer the loss of 1 trip in return. Worse comes to worse I guess I could always use my frequent flyer miles haha.

Edited August 26, 2011 by JudyKCski

[Harsh_77 718]

We purchased a round trip because it was less expensive...it's not an issue. But, PLEASE cancel the return - it's really rude not to because someone else might really need that seat on the plane...you never know, it could be a visa journey member Plus, I have never in my life heard of an airline charging a fee to cancel a ticket...why would they? They already got paid.

Had you ever heard of Airline charging fees to check-in bag? had you ever heard of Airline charging extra to talk to real person? Had you ever heard of Airline charging fees to rebook your ticket even though ticket on new date would be cheaper than you originally paid for?

Now days airlines would charge you to make any changes to your ticket, Please understand Airlines always over sells their ticket they know some ppl would not show up, some would not make to their flight coz of the previous connection etc, so even if you dont show up they will let someone else go in your place.

I am just telling you from my personal experience being a frequent flier (hopes flying twice every week is considered frequent flyer or you might doubt that too... lol)

[newlyweds2010 208]

Two-way ticket is fine, just make sure to cancel the return flight once the first leg of the trip is completed, because some people had nasty experiences with the airline communicating their name to the DHS (required for all passengers arriving to or leaving the US) and they ended up with a denied AOS because it appeared that they had left the country without AP.

[JohnandWendyB 21]

I think the rationale is, if you call up and cancel they may charge your credit card for the higher price of a one-way ticket. If you simply don't show up, they may not notice that you didn't use the second half and thus they won't charge you.

I'm not doing the airline any favors by being polite to them. My fiancé's visit was cut in half last month because the goddamn airlines stranded him in Phoenix. If someone else needs his seat, it's a pity but I'm not going to pay an extra $300 so someone else can have his seat on the return.

I think they overbook flights anyway in case someone misses their flight. Also airline employees can use the unused seats. I know for a fact there is NEVER an empty seat going to the UK-only coming back to the US. I think you guys are safe in not calling to cancel and not making someone else miss out. Airlines rake people over the coals all the time. I am in total agreement on this! Believe me, we are planning on doing the same thing!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

CANCEL THE RETURN TICKET AFTER ARRIVING IN THE US!!!

Do I have your attention? Good. Now read this thread and you'll understand why:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/268029-returned-flight-cost-my-husband-his-aos/

Then read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/255674-denial-of-aos-due-to-inaccurate-info/

Airlines DO make mistakes, and it's your butt on the line when they do. Don't risk it. Cancel the return ticket.

[ms.becca 2]

My fiance just bought a round-trip ticket with a return flight months away from now.. We are figuring that our AOS will be done by then and that we can both return to his homeland for a visit!

[A and T 82]

I thought on a K1 that a round trip was required, in case the person did not marry for whatever reason they had the ability to return home

[Neonred 3,562]

I thought on a K1 that a round trip was required, in case the person did not marry for whatever reason they had the ability to return home

No, not required.

[Ben and Jill 37]

CANCEL THE RETURN TICKET AFTER ARRIVING IN THE US!!!

Do I have your attention? Good. Now read this thread and you'll understand why:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/268029-returned-flight-cost-my-husband-his-aos/

Then read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/255674-denial-of-aos-due-to-inaccurate-info/

Airlines DO make mistakes, and it's your butt on the line when they do. Don't risk it. Cancel the return ticket.

You are soooo good, that I can just about stand it. Documented proof that you should always do things the RIGHT way...not half assed. Thanks, Jim.

Edited August 26, 2011 by Ben and Jill

[Harsh_77 718]

Two-way ticket is fine, just make sure to cancel the return flight once the first leg of the trip is completed, because some people had nasty experiences with the airline communicating their name to the DHS (required for all passengers arriving to or leaving the US) and they ended up with a denied AOS because it appeared that they had left the country without AP.

That would never happen, Airline just does not tell DHS that your left contry coz you have ticket. Arline will only inform DHS you left country after you check-in with airline and once they have scanned your ticket for boarding, boarding is complete flight leaves the gate thats when it goes in the system.

[Harsh_77 718]

CANCEL THE RETURN TICKET AFTER ARRIVING IN THE US!!!

Do I have your attention? Good. Now read this thread and you'll understand why:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/268029-returned-flight-cost-my-husband-his-aos/

Then read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/255674-denial-of-aos-due-to-inaccurate-info/

Airlines DO make mistakes, and it's your butt on the line when they do. Don't risk it. Cancel the return ticket.

Jim - Mostly I agree with your advice, but on this issue you are just scaring the OP.

Case you pointed out are like once in bluemoon where everything that can go wrong did go wrong and somehow person was marked as he left the country.

[Ben and Jill 37]

Jim - Mostly I agree with your advice, but on this issue you are just scaring the OP.

Case you pointed out are like once in bluemoon where everything that can go wrong did go wrong and somehow person was marked as he left the country.

This thread is just ridiculous at this point. Jim is right...it's THAT simple.

Edited August 26, 2011 by Ben and Jill