Originally Posted by
Bemmu
That makes a lot of sense, thanks. Does it make sense to buy a return ticket and just not use the return part instead of using a more expensive one way ticket, or would there be some bad consequences?
Bemmu, I would say Welcome to FlyerTalk, however I see you 7 months to post 3 times. Come hang out with us more
To answer your one way vs. round trip question, it shouldn't be a problem if you book the round trip ticket and just don't use the return portion of the ticket.
As a general rule if you ever do not use a portion of a ticket, the entire ticket is canceled. So in other words if you have a round trip ticket from Finland to Japan. If you miss the Finland to Japan section, you won't be able to use the flight back from Japan to Finland.
That said for the occasional traveler, the airline has little recourse if you miss the return portion of a round trip ticket.
Originally Posted by
albert987
Yes “Phillipas” is right. If you are traveling to Japan for a decade then you only need to have one way ticket. Decade means you have a plan to stay there for long time then obviously you need to be settle-down so if you have any relative there in Japan then ask him to arrange accommodation for you otherwise it would be quite difficult for you to search cheap accommodation in less time. However, if you don’t have any relative there then the best available option for you is; consult to any famous travel company. Travel agents not only arrange budget flights for you but will also arrange accommodation for you. Accommodation might be any hotel or hostel or resort but once you settle down there you can buy your own house. Have a nice journey.
I don't see a huge need for a travel agent here. If the OP is moving to Japan for 10 years it is probably for some sort of contract or job. So the company has probably made arrangements. If not it shouldn't be too much trouble to book a hotel on Expedia or Priceline.