How do you buy airline tickets for spouse?

[His Glory 25]

Personally I would only purchase the tickets from a US Airline.

That's a pretty odd statement to make. Depends greatly where you travel, doesn't it? Besides there not being any US carriers going there, I've had fantastic travel experiences flying Ethiopian Airlines. While One can take KLM, Lufthansa or British Aiways to get there, I always flew Ethiopian and plan to do so in the future. Most certainly after they take their 787 Dreamliner's into service later next year and offer IAD to ADD non-stop.

As to OP's query, we went to Ethiopian Airlines a week prior to our scheduled departure - we did not have the visa yet - and put a ticket on hold. This was on a Friday for departure the following Friday. We got Nani's visa that next Wednesday and went and purchased the held ticket then. They were really easy about it. Not sure whether that works in other places.

Mr Big, I have to get a flight that runs straight through to Ghana or else I have to get a transit visa which may cause more time delay for us. Naa has very resonable prices but why should I have to be there monday night to leave sunday afternoon, guys?

[Zee Bee 61]

Personally I would only purchase the tickets from a US Airline.

That's a pretty odd statement to make. Depends greatly where you travel, doesn't it? Besides there not being any US carriers going there, I've had fantastic travel experiences flying Ethiopian Airlines. While One can take KLM, Lufthansa or British Aiways to get there, I always flew Ethiopian and plan to do so in the future. Most certainly after they take their 787 Dreamliner's into service later next year and offer IAD to ADD non-stop.

As to OP's query, we went to Ethiopian Airlines a week prior to our scheduled departure - we did not have the visa yet - and put a ticket on hold. This was on a Friday for departure the following Friday. We got Nani's visa that next Wednesday and went and purchased the held ticket then. They were really easy about it. Not sure whether that works in other places.

Mr Big, I have to get a flight that runs straight through to Ghana or else I have to get a transit visa which may cause more time delay for us. Naa has very resonable prices but why should I have to be there monday night to leave sunday afternoon, guys?

When leaving JFK you leave Sunday afternoon and get to Accra Monday early morning. When coming back you get to the airport Monday night to take-off Tuesday morning (around 2am) and you arrive at JFK on Tuesday afternoon.

[His Glory 25]

When leaving JFK you leave Sunday afternoon and get to Accra Monday early morning. When coming back you get to the airport Monday night to take-off Tuesday morning (around 2am) and you arrive at JFK on Tuesday afternoon.

Ohhhh thanks for splaining.

[idocare 3]

Personally I would only purchase the tickets from a US Airline.

That's a pretty odd statement to make. Depends greatly where you travel, doesn't it? Besides there not being any US carriers going there, I've had fantastic travel experiences flying Ethiopian Airlines. While One can take KLM, Lufthansa or British Aiways to get there, I always flew Ethiopian and plan to do so in the future. Most certainly after they take their 787 Dreamliner's into service later next year and offer IAD to ADD non-stop.

As to OP's query, we went to Ethiopian Airlines a week prior to our scheduled departure - we did not have the visa yet - and put a ticket on hold. This was on a Friday for departure the following Friday. We got Nani's visa that next Wednesday and went and purchased the held ticket then. They were really easy about it. Not sure whether that works in other places.

Lol, my son has that same rub, we got our from babies-r-us....lol

Personally I would only purchase the tickets from a US Airline.

That's a pretty odd statement to make. Depends greatly where you travel, doesn't it? Besides there not being any US carriers going there, I've had fantastic travel experiences flying Ethiopian Airlines. While One can take KLM, Lufthansa or British Aiways to get there, I always flew Ethiopian and plan to do so in the future. Most certainly after they take their 787 Dreamliner's into service later next year and offer IAD to ADD non-stop.

As to OP's query, we went to Ethiopian Airlines a week prior to our scheduled departure - we did not have the visa yet - and put a ticket on hold. This was on a Friday for departure the following Friday. We got Nani's visa that next Wednesday and went and purchased the held ticket then. They were really easy about it. Not sure whether that works in other places.

Lol, my son has that same rub, we got our from babies-r-us....lol

sorry , my son has that same Tub.

[Divine Mercy 0]

just a little tip.. if you do go with North American Airlines.. I got really sick off the breakfast they served on the way home. I do recommend them though for your purposes.. getting a round trip and a one way ticket.

Just be careful what you eat YUCK!

I'm going back to Nigeria next month (most likely) and I am thinking about flying through Germany just because that's one country I haven't hit yet. I figure if I'm going to pay all that money, I'm going to see as many countries as I can (even if it's for only a few hours each way) Has anyone had a layover there? Is anything in English? .. I got lost in Paris on one trip to Nigeria, no one spoke english, the signs were in french.. people were mean and laughed at me when I went to them for help (even the guys working at the bus station!)

[kelly1290 0]

just a little tip.. if you do go with North American Airlines.. I got really sick off the breakfast they served on the way home. I do recommend them though for your purposes.. getting a round trip and a one way ticket.

Just be careful what you eat YUCK!

I'm going back to Nigeria next month (most likely) and I am thinking about flying through Germany just because that's one country I haven't hit yet. I figure if I'm going to pay all that money, I'm going to see as many countries as I can (even if it's for only a few hours each way) Has anyone had a layover there? Is anything in English? .. I got lost in Paris on one trip to Nigeria, no one spoke english, the signs were in french.. people were mean and laughed at me when I went to them for help (even the guys working at the bus station!)

My first trip to Nigeria, I had a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, and everything was in English and German both. When I asked for directions, the man was able to speak fluent English as well as German as well as the counterhelp when boarding the plane. You should do okay Kathryn.

Deb

[His Glory 25]

just a little tip.. if you do go with North American Airlines.. I got really sick off the breakfast they served on the way home. I do recommend them though for your purposes.. getting a round trip and a one way ticket.

Just be careful what you eat YUCK!

I'm going back to Nigeria next month (most likely) and I am thinking about flying through Germany just because that's one country I haven't hit yet. I figure if I'm going to pay all that money, I'm going to see as many countries as I can (even if it's for only a few hours each way) Has anyone had a layover there? Is anything in English? .. I got lost in Paris on one trip to Nigeria, no one spoke english, the signs were in french.. people were mean and laughed at me when I went to them for help (even the guys working at the bus station!)

My first trip to Nigeria, I had a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, and everything was in English and German both. When I asked for directions, the man was able to speak fluent English as well as German as well as the counterhelp when boarding the plane. You should do okay Kathryn.

Deb

Thanks for all the advice. Do you guys usually buy them yourself or through an agent? Its a pain because I have to also get a ticket to and from cali. So it wont be so cheap for us. Im afraid of missing planes

[Abby-Ron 8]

do they still have refundables? after being ripped off once i always ask and the travel agent says most of them are not refundable anymore. i hate that...things come up and sometimes u just cant make it when u wanted.

I dont think thave refundable tickets but they should offer a penalty to pay like $50 to $100 if you change the dates of the flight departure.

[Alt name 1]

I bought my wife's, got paper tickets, shipped them to her, and crossed my fingers. They dont check for a visa at the point of departure, but, many hubs, in asia anyway, check for a visa before you fly to your POE. I saw this in Hong Kong, where a passenger was getting a flight with his chinese passport, and the official said "no visa" (it was for a trip to LA), then the guy pulled a US passport.

The agency i bought the ticket from could have cared less what her visa status is (laughing)

[Leedah 22]

Personally, I think you should find someone who works for the airlines (flight attendant, etc) and simply ask for a buddy pass.

I have visited my hubby over 5 times this years on buddy passes (only pay the taxes on ticket). Each time I flew, I was always in first class because the person who gives me the passes has been their since the 80's and they have some serious seniority.

Hope this helps.

leedah

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Personally, I think you should find someone who works for the airlines (flight attendant, etc) and simply ask for a buddy pass.

I have visited my hubby over 5 times this years on buddy passes (only pay the taxes on ticket). Each time I flew, I was always in first class because the person who gives me the passes has been their since the 80's and they have some serious seniority.

Hope this helps.

leedah

Hook a sister up!! I don't need first class, I'll sit in the bathroom to travel for less than $1000!

[Kanyiri 0]

We bought his in Ghana through a travel agent. I can't remember his name, but his office was in Osu and he drove a bright gold or bright green metalic looking car. He was South Asian of some sort. Very nice guy. I bought tickets through him about three times.

[JJWashington 0]

just a little tip.. if you do go with North American Airlines.. I got really sick off the breakfast they served on the way home. I do recommend them though for your purposes.. getting a round trip and a one way ticket.

Just be careful what you eat YUCK!

I'm going back to Nigeria next month (most likely) and I am thinking about flying through Germany just because that's one country I haven't hit yet. I figure if I'm going to pay all that money, I'm going to see as many countries as I can (even if it's for only a few hours each way) Has anyone had a layover there? Is anything in English? .. I got lost in Paris on one trip to Nigeria, no one spoke english, the signs were in french.. people were mean and laughed at me when I went to them for help (even the guys working at the bus station!)

I also had no problem when I flew through Germany. Are you aware that you can fly nonstop from Atlanta to Nigeria on Delta now? It might depend on which part of the country you live in, but that is how we will always fly now!

[JJWashington 0]

just a little tip.. if you do go with North American Airlines.. I got really sick off the breakfast they served on the way home. I do recommend them though for your purposes.. getting a round trip and a one way ticket.

Just be careful what you eat YUCK!

I'm going back to Nigeria next month (most likely) and I am thinking about flying through Germany just because that's one country I haven't hit yet. I figure if I'm going to pay all that money, I'm going to see as many countries as I can (even if it's for only a few hours each way) Has anyone had a layover there? Is anything in English? .. I got lost in Paris on one trip to Nigeria, no one spoke english, the signs were in french.. people were mean and laughed at me when I went to them for help (even the guys working at the bus station!)

My first trip to Nigeria, I had a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, and everything was in English and German both. When I asked for directions, the man was able to speak fluent English as well as German as well as the counterhelp when boarding the plane. You should do okay Kathryn.

Deb

Thanks for all the advice. Do you guys usually buy them yourself or through an agent? Its a pain because I have to also get a ticket to and from cali. So it wont be so cheap for us. Im afraid of missing planes

I know what you mean. I had to fly from Washington. I flew Delta from Seattle to Paris to Africa on 1 trip and Delta from Seattle to Atlanta to Africa on a 2nd trip. It was about the same timewise, but I personally preferred flying through Atlanta and straight to Africa rather than dealing with Paris layover and airport. The layover in Atlanta was easier as I could use my cell phone, etc.;

[JJWashington 0]

Personally I would only purchase the tickets from a US Airline.

That's a pretty odd statement to make. Depends greatly where you travel, doesn't it? Besides there not being any US carriers going there, I've had fantastic travel experiences flying Ethiopian Airlines. While One can take KLM, Lufthansa or British Aiways to get there, I always flew Ethiopian and plan to do so in the future. Most certainly after they take their 787 Dreamliner's into service later next year and offer IAD to ADD non-stop.

As to OP's query, we went to Ethiopian Airlines a week prior to our scheduled departure - we did not have the visa yet - and put a ticket on hold. This was on a Friday for departure the following Friday. We got Nani's visa that next Wednesday and went and purchased the held ticket then. They were really easy about it. Not sure whether that works in other places.

Well the statement may seem odd, but I flew from Seattle to JFK on Delta. When I arrived at JFK, a Delta Representative was waiting form me at the plane and informed me the South African Flight had been cancelled. I asked her if she knew why and she said it said public strike. She then checked Delta's records and learned they were still flying. I was sent to an international terminal and South Africans Airlines had already gone home. I called their 800 number and they told me they could rebook me for about 1 week later. They did not provide hotel accomodations and would not provide a return trip to Seattle. I went to Delta airlines and purchased a Delta ticket throught Paris to Africa. I did not receive my bags from South African Airlines (Because the bags were locked up and they would not release them to Delta) for 5 days. The Airline was not accomodating in any manner.

Let me retract what I said, I would fly Air France, British Airways, KLM and some others, but I would NOT ever fly an airline like South African ever again. If I had not had the ability to purchase a ticket, it would have been a major problem as I would not have even had a place to stay in New York. I fly extensively for my job and I am very confidant in American airline companies. That experience was just a reminder to me of how happy I am I live in the USA.