open ticket

[seeker 0]

Hi All,

 

on my next trip im not sure how long i'll be staying 1 or 2 months maybe more, so i have arranged a nonimigration multiple entry visa for 12 months just in case, can anybody please explain what an open airline ticket is to me and how it works? if such a thing even exists?

 

Thanks for any advice in advance!

[sinbinjack 251]

You can get a 6 month open return from Eva for about £650,this lets you depart from the UK (heathrow)and come back anytime within 6 months of your departure date.Search the internet for prices and the ticket is explained in more detail on the web site.

[jacko 8,814]

The problem is they are often expensive, being of a particularly flexible class.

Most people manage by buying a ticket that has a return date, but it can be moved for a charge.

Since you are unsure of how long you wish to stay, a one year open return looks best, but that will not be cheap.

You need to consider how long you will stay, a shorter duration will likely be a cheaper ticket, then put a return date and be sure it can be moved.

The other limitation is that the Class (yes economy, but there are many) of ticket. If you try to change a booking they will only give you a seat of the same (or lower) class, if it is not available, a higher charge to upgrade is required.

 

Terms and conditions of the tickets are normally defined at the time of booking.

 

I just did a quick check on BA, apart from their ticket being a whopping £800+ for a 5 month stay, there was a change of booking charge of £90!

Edited November 24, 2009 by jacko

[seeker 0]

Thaks for the replys guys thats cleared it up a bit for me

[Chivas 0]

What you need is a Biman Bangledash ticket which is standard for 12 months issue with no charge to change inbound dates.

 

However factor in the chance you might take 3 days to get home.....

Edited November 27, 2009 by Chivas

[torrenova 644]

Make sure you have a visa if you are going on an open ticket.