Airline Ticket and Visa #

[Nodozz 15]

Anyone know if the visa # is mandatory when buying a 1 way ticket from Manila to USA?? We were verbally approved at the interview, and now just waiting for the paperwork. I'm trying to line up the POE flight, but is it possible with out visa #?

[KrystelKyle 16]

I dont think it's really mandatory, my hubby book my flight thru expedia.com a day after my interview:D

[lovebirds85 12]

I paid my flight yesterday and once I have my visa on hand they want me to tell them only the visa number as they need to include it in the reservation othwerwise I may have problems when departing to the USA - that is what they have informed me. But as far as I know this is not mandatory.

[Dolly&Dan 11]

While its not advised to buy airfare until visa is in your hand it is not mandatory when buying your ticket in the USa or online. However some Philippine travel agents in the Phil have special deals with airlines for visa holders and will need visa before selling tickets. With that said I gambled and bought my fiances ticket before having visa in hand because her flight plans were 6 weeks after approval and I felt tge risk if not getting visa by then was low. I booked with cheapoair.com and already registered and got etickets directly off the airlines website. At no time was I ever asked for visa.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

I would wait for Mike to get the actual visa then I'll book a flight.

Congrats btw if I haven't greeted you yet (memory laps lately lol)!

[Joshuaching 11]

Anyone know if the visa # is mandatory when buying a 1 way ticket from Manila to USA?? We were verbally approved at the interview, and now just waiting for the paperwork. I'm trying to line up the POE flight, but is it possible with out visa #?

Your question is sort of confusing. Are you referring to a "travel visa", or a "Visa Credit card". I've never heard of an airline asking for a travel visa. What they normally ask for is your passport number and it's country of issue and date.

Now are airline or travel agency such as Expedia would ask for a credit card to pay your airplane fare. You would normally be asked for a "Visa", or "Mastercard" credit card.

[Nodozz 15]

Your question is sort of confusing. Are you referring to a "travel visa", or a "Visa Credit card". I've never heard of an airline asking for a travel visa. What they normally ask for is your passport number and it's country of issue and date.

Now are airline or travel agency such as Expedia would ask for a credit card to pay your airplane fare. You would normally be asked for a "Visa", or "Mastercard" credit card.

That's weird.... it made sense to the other people that answered the question before you. No I'm clearly not talking about a VISA CC#?!?! If you had read the whole question it might have helped you decipher my confusing post. Sorry I'll be more clear, but yes... Philippine Airlines site asks for a "travel" visa #, issuance date, and yes...... passport info. Now that you mention it, I'll try inserting my "credit card" visa # in there instead... we'll see what happens. hahahaha. Thanks for the ... never mind.

[Nodozz 15]

I would wait for Mike to get the actual visa then I'll book a flight.

Congrats btw if I haven't greeted you yet (memory laps lately lol)!

Hahaha.. yes, you greeted us. Thank you again!

I agree, we're just gonna wait for visa in hand. It shouldn't take to long for the paperwork to show up. Although it is a holiday weekend out there.

[Dolly&Dan 11]

If your fiance is in Manila you can try St Raphael travel. They have a special K1 rate with Philippine Airlines. You can get quotes through yahoo messenger. Their screen names on on site. I have never used them but if I purchased i was suppose to Xoom the money to my fiance and she would go in person to buy ticket or they have a bank to bank option. They dont accept credit cards from USA. They do need your K1 Visa # to buy ad it is a special rate.

http://www.santraphael.com/home.php

To give you a idea I was quoted a flight on PAL for Dec 6 from Manila to San Francisco. Total price was $685 oneway all taxes included, including the 1620 pecos Philippine travel tax which is about $40. The cheapest I found anywhere else in the USA was $852 and that did not include the 1620 Pecos tax.

[Nodozz 15]

If your fiance is in Manila you can try St Raphael travel. They have a special K1 rate with Philippine Airlines. You can get quotes through yahoo messenger. Their screen names on on site. I have never used them but if I purchased i was suppose to Xoom the money to my fiance and she would go in person to buy ticket or they have a bank to bank option. They dont accept credit cards from USA. They do need your K1 Visa # to buy ad it is a special rate.

http://www.santraphael.com/home.php

To give you a idea I was quoted a flight on PAL for Dec 6 from Manila to San Francisco. Total price was $685 oneway all taxes included, including the 1620 pecos Philippine travel tax which is about $40. The cheapest I found anywhere else in the USA was $852 and that did not include the 1620 Pecos tax.

Thank you... I'm giving the website and Xoom a look over. I'm just not sure how far in advance she be in Manila. I do like the prices for PAL though. Thanks!