Best way to book International flight ticket

@MrKool_JJ @caks2006407 @Ransome @Lobogris

Better get the tickets from the reputed local agent nearby you. It will be cheaper and all the terms can be negotiated.

guest_999 wrote:

@MrKool_JJ @caks2006407 @Ransome @Lobogris

Not sure. I normally don't need visas for most countries. Haven't applied for one in decades except once for Vietnam. 

You should check the fare rules when purchasing. See if it is refundable and what are the cancelation charges. Sometimes airlines and travel sites have a sort of insurance plan where by paying a little extra, you are allowed to cancel. So look for that option as well.

You can get a dummy ticket (I think many sites issue it for a nominal fee)  and it is totally okay to use it for visa applications.

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@jain01010199

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But VISA processing time is 15-20 working days for Schengen Visa

So will have to take 20 days validity minimum.

But are you sure Schengen Visa approval or rejection doesn't get affected by whether i take dummy ticket or real ticket

jain01010199 wrote:

But VISA processing time is 15-20 working days for Schengen Visa

So will have to take 20 days validity minimum.

But are you sure Schengen Visa approval or rejection doesn't get affected by whether i take dummy ticket or real ticket

I'm not sure about that.

1. For flight booking- book refundable flights (cost will be slightly higher)

2. For hotels - you can book on mmt, agoda, bookings etc. with no prepayment. This is considered as valid proof of stay

3. For insurance which is mandatory- you can check on godigit or opt for the lowest one

Further in case of visa rejection, you generally reciceve a email to correct the deficiency if any. ( for vfs - this is the procedure).

Also check the visa processing time for the country you are applying to (eg. spain visa takes 3 to 5 working days whereas Italy visa takes anywhere between 10 to 15 working days)

You do not need to show a booked ticket for 30 days. The Embassy understands that this is only for route purposes and not 100% accurate. Therefore, do not pay anything and go to Emirates and select 'pay at office.' Do this either on the same day as your appointment to get 48-hour confirmation. However, you have to buy insurance afik, there isn't any way to reserve it. You can reserve a hotel for free on many sites. 

guest_999 wrote:

@MrKool_JJ @caks2006407 @Ransome @Lobogris

There are lot of options to book flight tickets. Share you to and fro location too may be someone on DD only might help you out. Also, opt for those fares which gives full cancellation guarantee if you're skeptical but Europe Visa shouldn't be an issue i suppose. Anyways, happy journey

MrKool_JJ wrote:
There are lot of options to book flight tickets. Share you to and fro location too may be someone on DD only might help you out. Also, opt for those fares which gives full cancellation guarantee if you're skeptical but Europe Visa shouldn't be an issue i suppose. Anyways, happy journey

Emirates has flex plus booking at twice the regular price which mentioned full refund on cancellation but the twitter cc is saying that there will be some non refundable taxes which will be deducted while refunding. When i asked them what would that amount, they are saying we can't calculate

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Didn't realise I replied to the same MSG twice

jain01010199 wrote:

But VISA processing time is 15-20 working days for Schengen Visa

So will have to take 20 days validity minimum.

But are you sure Schengen Visa approval or rejection doesn't get affected by whether i take dummy ticket or real ticket

2 friends got Schengen recently, took just one week in Jan'23(Italy , another was Austria)

Went thru some travel agent arranged by office HR, who did all this tickets etc I have no idea of charges though

yes they do ask for tickets, insurance, Hotel/residence, bank statement..etc

no effect - dummy or real

Bangalore VFS was center

@guest_999

caks2006407 wrote:

2 friends got Schengen recently, took just one week in Jan'23(Italy , another was Austria)

Went thru some travel agent arranged by office HR, who did all this tickets etc I have no idea of charges though

yes they do ask for tickets, insurance, Hotel/residence, bank statement..etc

no effect - dummy or real

Bangalore VFS was center

@guest_999

Okay thanks!

caks2006407 wrote:

2 friends got Schengen recently, took just one week in Jan'23(Italy , another was Austria)

Went thru some travel agent arranged by office HR, who did all this tickets etc I have no idea of charges though

yes they do ask for tickets, insurance, Hotel/residence, bank statement..etc

no effect - dummy or real

Bangalore VFS was center

@guest_999

Were they salaried?

jain01010199 wrote:
Were they salaried?

1 salaried 1 dependent(non working)

caks2006407 wrote:

2 friends got Schengen recently, took just one week in Jan'23(Italy , another was Austria)

Went thru some travel agent arranged by office HR, who did all this tickets etc I have no idea of charges though

yes they do ask for tickets, insurance, Hotel/residence, bank statement..etc

no effect - dummy or real

Bangalore VFS was center

@guest_999

if i got approved for scheign visa fo spain but I enter Europe from Austia will it make difference?

rahul990242390 wrote:

if i got approved for scheign visa fo spain but I enter Europe from Austia will it make difference?

No. Once you have visa doesn't matter

rahul990242390 wrote:

if i got approved for scheign visa fo spain but I enter Europe from Austia will it make difference?

u should be able to explain/justify your change of itinerary else it can cause issues for future visas

Visa Issued?

urmila.contact wrote:

Visa Issued?

Yes ... After 3 weeks