Guides
Basics
Proof of onward travel: the complete guide
What proof of onward travel is, which countries and airlines ask for it, what documents count, and how to get a verifiable onward ticket without buying a flight you might not take.
8 min readOnward ticket requirements: how airlines decide at check-in
Why airlines ask for onward tickets, how Timatic works, what "permitted stay" means, and how to read entry requirements before you fly on a one-way ticket.
6 min readFlight reservation vs paid ticket (and why "dummy tickets" are a bad idea)
The difference between a flight reservation, a refundable ticket and a so-called dummy ticket - what each costs, what can be verified, and which one to use for visas and onward travel.
6 min readVerification
How to verify a PNR (booking reference) with the airline
Step-by-step: check a flight reservation or ticket using its booking reference and surname on the airline website, CheckMyTrip and similar tools - and what to do if it doesn’t show.
5 min readWhat is a PNR? Booking references explained
PNR, booking reference, record locator, e-ticket number - what each one means, which one airlines and embassies check, and why a reservation can be confirmed but not ticketed.
4 min read