Qs about Hubby's plane ticket

[chicagorj 1]

My hubby's 2nd interview is this Wednesday Nov 7th. We remain positive visa will be issued and I'm looking ahead about available options booking his travel to US. Purchasing ticket with credit card is preferred but I'm hitting obstacles at travel websites like cheapair.com. Because of 9/11, as you all probably know, traveler must show credit card at the airport. This will not be possible. Can anyone tell me about their experience? Is it required to purchase the ticket in Nigeria, meaning cash only please? Grrrr. Is it required to purchase a one-way ticket or can we buy a round trip ticket since those are usually cheaper?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.

-chicagorj

Leaving tomorrow to be with hubby - together supporting each other - standing as one - standing strong....

[reese1 68]

A few vj members posted that they showed their credit card at the ticket counter in their area. Not sure how it works but you should call the airline that you will be using and see what their policies are and what you can do. Best of luck too you and safe travels.

[chicagorj 1]

I should explained better.

I'll be returning to the US next week. Hubby will be traveling to US alone and I'll meet him at POE (likely Atlanta, GA). We're not in the position to pay $2K for his flight. His travel date will be at the end of November or sometime in December at the earliest. I'm wondering how other VJers deal with the issue of presenting credit card at time of checking-in. The card will be with me here in the US.

[reese1 68]

They were not traveling with their loved ones either. I t is the airlines that wants to see the card...so you should be able to take it to the ticket counter of the airline you will be going through and they will be able to pull up the information and put in the system that the card was presented at what ever location it is that you go to. Call the airline and see if this is ok and if you will need to provide your fiance with a copy of the card and your id, for when he checks in. You should be able to do this without any problems just call and check with the airlines to see what all they will need, but it has been done.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

You can usually go to either the airline office or airport counter. You will need your ID , your credit card and the bio pages of your spouse/fiances passport. You will be validating the card and they will note the ticket as prevalidated. As them for a copy ( never trust it will be ok at the airport) then scan and email the copy to your spouse/fiance in case he has to get loud with the people at the airport.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

United said they don't care, don't require credit card to be shown or card holder to be on the flight.

Turkey/Emirates wants me to go to their office in Los ANgeles and show there credit card there before the flight out of Nigeria.

Good luck.

[TheresaAnn 9]

My hubby's 2nd interview is this Wednesday Nov 7th. We remain positive visa will be issued and I'm looking ahead about available options booking his travel to US. Purchasing ticket with credit card is preferred but I'm hitting obstacles at travel websites like cheapair.com. Because of 9/11, as you all probably know, traveler must show credit card at the airport. This will not be possible. Can anyone tell me about their experience? Is it required to purchase the ticket in Nigeria, meaning cash only please? Grrrr. Is it required to purchase a one-way ticket or can we buy a round trip ticket since those are usually cheaper?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.

-chicagorj

Leaving tomorrow to be with hubby - together supporting each other - standing as one - standing strong....

you can purchase the ticket while you are in Nigeria with cash of course. We are going to use Qatar one way ticket is 850 which they have an office in lagos then once he is in usa, he will get on another flight either delta or united airline to fly to my destination which will be $80 one way. I will purchase the delta or united ticket at my local airport with my credit card.

[QueenE 174]

you can purchase the ticket while you are in Nigeria with cash of course. We are going to use Qatar one way ticket is 850 which they have an office in lagos then once he is in usa, he will get on another flight either delta or united airline to fly to my destination which will be $80 one way. I will purchase the delta or united ticket at my local airport with my credit card.

are you sure its still 850?

[TheresaAnn 9]

are you sure its still 850?

you can check www.qatarairways.com.

Last time I check (just now) it was $851.25

Edited November 4, 2012 by femi♥abike

[TheresaAnn 9]

are you sure its still 850?

since you are in georgia, he will fly into washington dc then take a flight to atl which I am sure will be under $100 with delta one way.

[Olomi_811 130]

I had a credit card authorized in hubby's name. He didn't want me sending it to him, because he was afraid of fraud. He used the flight itinerary at the airport and was never asked for credit card. I booked the ticket using skyscanner and he flew Qatar.

[Olomi_811 130]

Call Delta. I know they have a direct to ATL. Last year someone did that for his fiancée and paid $900.

[TJandJR 69]

Isn't there a long, or overnight layover with them?

With Qatar? ..... not delta.

[Kehinde 45]

Isn't there a long, or overnight layover with them?

With Qatar? ..... not delta.

Yea the lay over is 8 hours in Daho but its worth it to have your hubby home with you.

[Kehinde 45]

My hubby's 2nd interview is this Wednesday Nov 7th. We remain positive visa will be issued and I'm looking ahead about available options booking his travel to US. Purchasing ticket with credit card is preferred but I'm hitting obstacles at travel websites like cheapair.com. Because of 9/11, as you all probably know, traveler must show credit card at the airport. This will not be possible. Can anyone tell me about their experience? Is it required to purchase the ticket in Nigeria, meaning cash only please? Grrrr. Is it required to purchase a one-way ticket or can we buy a round trip ticket since those are usually cheaper?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.

-chicagorj

Leaving tomorrow to be with hubby - together supporting each other - standing as one - standing strong....

If you purchase the ticket for him. They do not expect him to have your credit card, so he would not need to show a credit card. Show only the itinerary.