Not using my daughter's round trip ticket

My daughter is starting school in the US (we stay in Thailand) and my wife and I would like to accompany her back. There is a much better deal if we buy round trip tickets, but flying back would only be my wife and myself (contenting through China) . What will happen if my daughter doesn't use her ticket to return with us?

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Best Answer

You'll simply forfeit the return ticket for your daughter. It might be smart to try to book her ticket with a far-away return date if it doesn't cost extra--maybe she'll come to Thailand a year from now?

If you're wondering if the airline will prevent you from boarding without your daughter present: no, they shouldn't have any reason to do that.

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What happens when you buy a round trip ticket and only use one-way?

Can I buy a roundtrip ticket for a one-way trip? Technically, you can buy a roundtrip ticket and only use it to go one-way, but airlines frown upon this. And, you can only skip the return flight. If you miss a segment of your trip, the airline may cancel the rest of your ticket without giving you a refund.

What happens if you only use half of a round trip ticket?

However, if you are caught, you may be penalized. Possible penalties include deleting frequent flyer miles from your account and charging you for the difference between the fare paid and the fare for the itinerary you actually traveled. It's ultimately up to you to weigh the risks against the benefits.

How long can you stay on a round trip ticket?

The cheapest round trip tickets often have a maximum duration of stays up to 1 month, but some airlines do offer return tickets with up to 1 year stay at reasonably rates and you can change the return date by paying the fare difference plus a change fee, the amount depending on the airlines and fare class you book.

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