Open ended tickets are useful for travelers who do not know their exact date of return.
Open ended airline tickets exist to help travelers maintain flexibility by keeping the date of return open. These tickets come at a premium price and are subject to availability of flights, so they may not be the best choice for all travelers. Another popular choice is purchasing a ticket where the dates can be changed for an additional fee. Students and business executives traveling abroad may find an open ended ticket useful if unsure about when they want to return.
Instructions
1. Talk to a travel agent about booking an open ended ticket. Open ended tickets are generally not available when purchasing tickets from Internet sites, so it is necessary to speak to someone about arranging one.
2. Call the customer service department of the airline you wish to travel with. Ask her whether or not the airline offers open ended tickets to the destination you are traveling. She will be able to provide specific details on the cost and restrictions of open ended tickets.
3. Ask your travel agent or the customer service representative about the validity of open ended tickets. Tickets are valid for a certain amount of time, usually three months, six months or one year. This means that you must use the ticket within that time or it expires.
4. Purchase the ticket from the airline directly or through your travel agent once you have found a ticket that will work for you. Be prepared to pay additional amounts of money due to the fact that the return date is unspecified.
