One-way airline ticket to UK - EEA Family Permit

[serenita]

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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[republique]

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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So you are saying they won't let you buy a one way ticket??
Usually rt is cheaper anyway but if no joy ask for a supervisor

[freedom83]

I recently purchased a one way ticket for my husband to come to UK as he recently received his FP. He is not traveling with Virgin Atlantic, but different airlines.
That's ridiculous they refused to sell one way ticket! It is your choice any way if you want one way ticket or return one!
You should definitely complain about it to the airlines! It is just not fair!

[darlinfe]

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

[republique]

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

The reason the airline gets involved is because it is their dime to fly back the person if immigration refuses them

[Christophe]

And lots of airlines either want to "play it very safe" or don't have a full understanding of the immigration laws and regulations of the countries that they fly to (or both).

it's only a problem for the airline if they have allowed a passenger to fly despite having inadequate documentation: the airline is not responsible for returning the passenger if the passenger is denied entry for some other reason.

[darlinfe]

Hello,

I understand that the airlines want to play it safe, however it's not really their responsbility. I just booked a ticket today to travel on holiday to visit family. Here is what the disclaimer said, and what I was trying to say earlier:

If your itinerary contains international flights, it is the sole responsibility of each passenger in the itinerary to have the proper documents for entry/re-entry into a country. To obtain documentation requirements, contact the embassy or consulate of all countries involved in your itinerary, including all countries in which you may be transiting. You can also contact your international carrier(s) for further information on documentation requirements, embargoes, travel advisories and/or additional requirements that may apply to the country or countries in your itinerary. Passengers will need to present Itinerary and Receipt (I & R) to an immigration officer upon request.

This passage is from American Airlines'.

Again, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Not the airlines.

Hope this helps!

Fe

[vehipper]

hie

surprise, surprise, my husband and i bought one ticket on the 25th of may to uk. i am on the eea family ticket, unless if things have changed. i was travelling from poland