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So you are saying they won't let you buy a one way ticket??serenita wrote:Hi all,
Does anyone have any tips on persuading an airline (in this case Virgin Atlantic) that an EEA Family Permit holder has the right to reside in the UK and therefore doesn't need a return or onward ticket?
Links to the relevant EU directive that I could print off maybe?
I asked the FP-issuing consulate if they could give me something in writing but they refused point blank, saying "the airline should know".
We could just buy a 5 quid ryanair ticket, I know, but it's the principle dammit!
thanks everyone,
serenita
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The reason the airline gets involved is because it is their dime to fly back the person if immigration refuses themdarlinfe wrote:Odd, I had no problems purchasing a 1 way ticket with Aer Lingus. I flew from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles to Dublin and finally in Manchester!
I didn't think it was up to the airlines to make an immigration officer's decision. As far as I know the airline has to sell you the ticket. As long as the passenger has the proper ID/passport and visa, then it is fine.
Look into another airline unless of course you're using miles for a free ticket?
Hope this helps from personal experience! Good luck!
Fe