Can I still use my return ticket after failing to board my first outbound ticket?
I purchased Alitalia Round trip tickets. Unfortunately, I wont be able to make the first flight out due to a conflict in schedule. But I will be able to make the return flight of the said roundtrip ticket. Would this cause me any problem during my return flight such as forfeiture of my return ticket? What should I do? It’s been really hard to get consistent answers from their hotline and they’re not really good in terms of customer service. Please help its my first time booking and it costs a lot to call their hotline from my country aside from the fact that I get inconsistent answers from their agents :(
Best Answer
Depends a bit on the airline policy and the specific fare class and ticket rules.
In most cases, the airlines will simply cancel your return ticket as soon as you miss any leg of your itinerary. If you want to salvage your return flight you need to execute a change: you need to change the return ticket to a one-way ticket. You will have to pay a change fee (depending on your fare class and ticket conditions) and the difference in price between your original ticket and the new one-way ticket. In the unlikely event that the new ticket is cheaper, you can credit the difference against the change fee.
In most cases with this will be quite expensive and it's good practice to shop for alternative tickets so you know what your options are before you call.
Some "basic" or "light" tickets cannot be changed and you'll loose the entire ticket if you don't fly it exactly as booked.
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What happens if you miss the outbound flight?
Passengers who missed their outbound flight could be stranded at the airport on their return home due to a tiny clause buried in many airline terms and conditions. The little-known 'no-show' rule means your return ticket can be void and sold on without warning if you do not board your outbound flight.Can I use my return flight if I missed my flight?
If you missed a flight because you were late to the airport, you don't have any real rights. Most airlines will classify you as a "no-show" and keep your money. Note that your return flight will also be canceled automatically.What happens if you miss the first leg of a return flight?
"Normally what happens is if you miss one leg, your entire itinerary is cancelled," he said over the phone. "That's just a standard practice. They assume you can't catch up or \u2014 and it's an issue with revenue \u2014 they're funny about how you use their tickets.Can I skip the outbound flight and only take the return?
No, you cannot only use the return ticket. To guarantee that the airline keeps your return ticket, you are required to travel on the first part of your trip and all the way to your final destination.How to AVOID Being DENIED Boarding a flight | 5 Common Flight Mistakes International Travelers Make
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