Onward Travel Guides

Practical answers to the questions travellers hit at the check-in desk.

What Is Proof of Onward Travel, and Why Do Airlines Ask for It?

Airlines are fined when a passenger is refused entry, so they check your exit plan before you board. Here is what counts as proof and what does not.

Denied Boarding Without an Onward Ticket: What Actually Happens

What to expect if you reach the check-in desk without proof of onward travel, and the options you still have at that point.

Flight Reservations for a Schengen Visa Application

Schengen consulates ask for a flight reservation as supporting evidence. Why buying a ticket before your visa is approved is a bad idea.

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