Return Ticket 1 year away

rogerjac

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It does not need to be a return ticket. It must be a ticket leaving the DR to any other country, not nesisarilly the country that you are boarding from.
 

SKY

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Just use this. Works like a charm............

 
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Conchman

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It does not need to be a return ticket ! One way leaving the DR is good enough and there are plenty of options for a ticket that can be canceled without any fee. Usually they are more expensive but who cares if you cancel anyway.
I meant a one way ticket from DR to Miami.

The reason I want a ticket valid for a year is so that I don't have to keep changing it. I don't like cancelling and changing tickets because its pain in the ass, it takes forever to get your money back, or they apply it as a credit to your AA account.

I just need to know if the ticket counter in Miami would accept a one way ticket (DR to MIA) that is reserved 330 days in the future. As technically you should only enter for 30 days, I am trying to figure out if they will accept this. I'm pretty sure they have accepted tickets reserved 3 months down the road.
 

keepcoming

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You could call AA and ask them, but I know from personal experience that what your told over the phone may not be what your told at the ticket counter. I realize it is a pain to change tickets, etc...but it may be the best way to be sure it won't an issue.
 
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Manuel01

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Just use this. Works like a charm............

And i thought that i'm the smart one. THANKS !!!!!!!! This is amazing
 

Cdn_Gringo

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If you frequently stay longer than 30 days and find the return ticket dance to be onerous, get residency and the issue is resolved plus other benefits...
 
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malko

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Do the airlines accept a return ticket that's 1 year ahead, when checking in for a one way flight to the DR?

I travelled to the DR, last October with a flexible return ticket that was 6 months down the road.
Nobody asked me for anything at check-in----- which was just as well, as I had no residency ( long story, I was forced to let it expiry ).
 

Riva_31

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Just today the Dominican niece of a close friend traveling with her daughter minor has been denied to check in at JFK because for her daughter she didn't has return ticket, her daughter is not Dominican.
 

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Just today the Dominican niece of a close friend traveling with her daughter minor has been denied to check in at JFK because for her daughter she didn't has return ticket, her daughter is not Dominican.
Read post 12. She could have done this.

Get a verified flight reservation within 60 seconds​

 

Riva_31

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Read post 12. She could have done this.

Get a verified flight reservation within 60 seconds​

Thanks, I was going to suggest my friend to tell her to buy one ticket with fully refund, but they booked a flight and not sure what option they picked up, I didnt see on time when my friend texted me to ask me for help. Wi will send the post anyway for next time.
 

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Flew EWR-STI on United the other day. Have done this trip countless times. This is the first time that the need for a return ticket was built into the check-in kiosk.
So when the attendant comes over and checks your E-Ticket (immigration) They also check for a return ticket. It is programed in now (or at least it was the other day). The attendant has to verify on the kiosk computer that you have both. Two separate items. It seems that you are not getting your Boarding Pass without it. (Unless of course you are a Resident)
 

David B

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From Europe directly to the DR they have always checked for a return ticket. Via the US never. Last trip was a planned overstay with a valid return ticket (almost 3 months later). I even put the late return date in the immigration Eticket. No red flags for that at check-in and immigration.
It seems a return ticket is checked but not the actual date of return. Or it is not important for immigration.
My last trip to the DR from Newark in March, on Jetblue at boarding I was asked if I had a return ticket. I said yes, and they let me board without checking anything. Regardless, this was a first, so when I fly back to Santiago in August, I'll be sure to be ready to by a refundable return ticket for 90 days out (my usually staying time) just in case.
 

keepcoming

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I am seeing this a lot, needing a RT ticket, on various other social media platforms. The airlines do get fined and are responsible to send you back if you are found not eligible to enter the country.
 

NanSanPedro

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If I ever go back to the USA it would be interesting. I've always flown AA and they never required a return ticket. However, my last entrance was September of 2020 and I understand things change.

Since 2019, I always did a round trip from SDQ to STL to SDQ. I wonder what will happen now.
 

jd426

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I think out of all the airlines the one that is more likely NOT to care if you have a return ticket or Not is JETBLUE
That seems to be the Case ,, and if they have multiple People with this Scenario , they will make an example out of you in front of everyone else .
A Spectacle.. and do not dare fight them on it, or you will NOT be making that Flight .
Be thankful they allow you to purchase a Refundable return Leg .. which you can cancel the moment you land as has been discussed her so many times.

So It should be a Non issue , just dont do the One way ticket , buy the Fake return Leg, and get your money back.
it aint rocket science.
 

keepcoming

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I think out of all the airlines the one that is more likely NOT to care if you have a return ticket or Not is JETBLUE
When you make a reservation/purchase ticket on the Jet Blue website only one-way, there is a warning that comes up about needing proof of a return ticket. So yes, Jet Blue does care.

You may need proof of return travel​

Proof of return travel is often a requirement for one-way international flights like this. Please check with your destination country’s embassy to confirm their specific requirements. We don't want you to experience any difficulties at the airport.
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JD Jones

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because I have 23 One way flights without ever having issues about NOT having return flight to USA

*JFK to STI
WAIT! 23 flights WITHOUT an issue? What about your latest flights NOW?