Any Airlines with Open ended tickets where Return can be determined later by design, or without a change fee?
Sometimes when I do extended travel I have no idea when I will be doing a return and would prefer to choose the return segment later.
- Not looking for Full Fare tickets {no change fee} or First class
- One ways (usually more expensive) than Return fare
Examples:
I remember almost a decade back, a friend traveled India <> US via AI and had an open ended return ticket; he did not have to choose a return date/ hence no change fee to select his return.
Apparently, a similar example was posted here about JAL.
Is there a way to check that the conditions on your plane ticket are actually what your travel agent said they are?Related Q&A: What is the best method of purchasing a ticket with an open return date?
Some history and information on Travel SE:
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True open return tickets faded into obscurity last decade, my cobweb filled brain wants to say 2008 or 2009.
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Open return tickets have faded away but they still exist in some airlines. More links coming..
Which airlines still offer this now in 2015?
Please answer/ list airlines that you know still offer this, maybe directly, online or via travel agents.
Best Answer
Few airlines still sell open return tickets (that do not require reservations to be made). The exception is round-the-world and visit-a-continent fares which do still allow this.
However, virtually all of them sell changeable tickets that can be changed at any time. On the flip side it may not be cheap.
That said the ticket validity is usually limited to one year after date of purchase.
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What is an open-ended airline ticket?
It is a ticket type bought in advance allowing passengers to schedule their travels as they wish. It is possible to convert a booking to an open ticket. These tickets are referred to as open-ended flight tickets.What is a flexible airline ticket?
Flexible flights are those which allow for changes or cancellations after the purchase has been made. By purchasing a flexible flight, also known as flexi flights or open tickets, travelers are able to change travel dates or even cancel last-minute for no fee or a smaller fee than with regular airline tickets.How do I keep my return flight ticket open?
Choose a departure airport and write down where you wish to go. Consult a calendar to pick a loose date for your return. Some airlines allow you to purchase an open-ended ticket as long as the return flight is redeemed within one year from your departure. A few airlines allow only a seven-day window for adjustments.How can I change my flight without paying a fee?
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