To use return ticket of non-used forward ticket with AirBaltic?

I cannot use the forward ticket, but I need the return ticket still.

Can you use the return ticket if you cannot use the forward ticket to the destination?

Best Answer

From the airBaltic General Conditions of Carriage:

5.4 SEQUENCE AND USE OF COUPONS CONTAINED IN THE TICKET

5.4.1 The Ticket You have purchased is valid only for the transportation as shown in the Ticket, from the point of departure via any Agreed Stopping Places to the final destination. All of the Ticket’s Coupons must be used in full and in the sequence specified in the Ticket. If the Coupon sequence is not followed as specified in the Ticket, the Ticket can be invalidated.

5.4.2 If the Coupon sequence as specified in the Ticket is not followed, or if other provisions regarding their use are not followed (for example, if You do not show up for one of the flights indicated in the Ticket), We or the Carrier operating the flight is entitled to cancel any or all of the unused flights contained in your Ticket, including Your return flight.

5.4.3 Should You wish to change any aspect of Your flights, and Your Ticket’s Tariff permits it, You must contact Us in advance. We will calculate the charge for Your new flights and You will be given the option of accepting Our offered changes and their conditions, or maintaining the original Carriage as specified in the Ticket.

In other words, no. You must use the tickets in order, and failure to show up for your first flight can result in cancellation of the remaining flights on your itinerary. This is a standard practice of most airlines, though there are some exceptions (e.g. easyJet)

You would need to contact the airline to see what change fees apply to your particular ticket (or whether such changes are even allowed) and whether those fees are cheaper than buying a new one.

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Can I book a return flight and only use the return ticket?

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.

Can I buy a return ticket and not use the return?

For example, you can't buy a roundtrip ticket and only use the return flight; you can't combine two or more roundtrip excursion fares end-to-end for the purpose of circumventing minimum stay requirements (back-to-back ticketing); and it's illegal to book a ticket in someone's name without the person's consent.

Can you transfer a non refundable ticket?

If you've purchased your ticket, look for the words \u201cnon-refundable and \u201cnon-transferable\u201d on it. If you see them, it doesn't matter how valid your reason is for wanting to change your ticket or request a refund, accept the fact that most airlines will apply all penalties, fees, and increased fares.

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