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cucumber
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 Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:45 am Post subject: Airline cancellation policy |
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I'm coming to Korea on a one-way ticket without a work visa. I've read that I won't be allowed into the country without a return or onward ticket. So, I think I'll just buy a ticket and then cancel it once I get there.
Which airlines offer full refunds upon cancellation? |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:23 am Post subject: |
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All of them but your ticket will cost a bit more.
some offer partial refunds as well.
Bascially, check out the airlines websites.... |
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qwunk89
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:44 am Post subject: |
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| korean air - they have fully refundable flights (30,000 won service charge). just got this advice myself from a very credible poster on the boards. thanks again for that! if you're using a recruiter, have them do it |
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big_fella1
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: Airline cancellation policy |
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| cucumber wrote: |
I'm coming to Korea on a one-way ticket without a work visa. I've read that I won't be allowed into the country without a return or onward ticket. So, I think I'll just buy a ticket and then cancel it once I get there.
Which airlines offer full refunds upon cancellation? |
Things may have changed in the last few years but it used to be the only problem with a one way ticket is convincing the airline you are good to board.
I have entered Korea 3 times on one way tickets although admittedly that was a few years ago. It could have changed but I doubt it.
The problem with most airline tickets is it takes some time to get a refund. Cathay Pacific a terrible airline, took 4 months to refund a ticket they told me I had to buy when I first came to Korea. The only reason I got the refund that quickly was because I lodged a complaint with my credit card company.
If you are buy another one way ticket the cheapest option in to buy a one way ferry ticket from Busan to Fukuoka in Japan. It should cost about w115,000 (maybe USD$100) and is 100% refundable. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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IF you pay by credit card AND you bought directly from the airline ticket office you can usually get a credit back to your card in 3-5 working days (less your service charge).
If you paid cash then 30-90 days is a common delay for disbursement.
If you went through a travel website, travel agency or 3rd party then good luck getting a refund.
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Chances are they'll let you in even if you don't have an onward ticket. |
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rainism
Joined: 13 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| qwunk89 wrote: |
| korean air - they have fully refundable flights (30,000 won service charge). just got this advice myself from a very credible poster on the boards. thanks again for that! if you're using a recruiter, have them do it |
I can personally confirm this. KAL will fully cance/refund your flight minus 30K won service charge. |
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big_fella1
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
IF you pay by credit card AND you bought directly from the airline ticket office you can usually get a credit back to your card in 3-5 working days (less your service charge).
If you paid cash then 30-90 days is a common delay for disbursement.
If you went through a travel website, travel agency or 3rd party then good luck getting a refund.
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My ticket was bought directly from Cathay Pacific at Hong Kong Airport as they refused to let me board without it. It was 4 months until I got my refund.
My point is check the refund conditions before you buy and don't fly Cathy Pacific ever. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| big_fella1 wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
IF you pay by credit card AND you bought directly from the airline ticket office you can usually get a credit back to your card in 3-5 working days (less your service charge).
If you paid cash then 30-90 days is a common delay for disbursement.
If you went through a travel website, travel agency or 3rd party then good luck getting a refund.
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My ticket was bought directly from Cathay Pacific at Hong Kong Airport as they refused to let me board without it. It was 4 months until I got my refund.
My point is check the refund conditions before you buy and don't fly Cathy Pacific ever. |
I've had airlines refuse to let me board a few times, but was eventually allowed to through a combination of firmness and a solid back story. Just say you're taking the ferry to Japan after traveling here for a couple weeks. |
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rowdie3
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Location: Itaewon, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:14 am Post subject: |
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| I enter Korea every 6 months or so on a one way ticket. Never had a problem. As long as you have your ARC showing how much time you have left on your contract, you won't have a problem. If you are entering for the first time, bring your contract that shows the period of your sojurn. |
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DeLaRed
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:32 am Post subject: |
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| rowdie3 wrote: |
| I enter Korea every 6 months or so on a one way ticket. Never had a problem. As long as you have your ARC showing how much time you have left on your contract, you won't have a problem. If you are entering for the first time, bring your contract that shows the period of your sojurn. |
there is absolutely no issue if you have a contract/ARC card....but of course coming in on a tourist visa with a 1 way ticket you will likely encounter problems. |
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