Originally Posted by
YVR Cockroach
Have a trip to SE Asia landing at and returning from BKK in a few weeks. Total trip time is ~ 6 weeks although just the 1st 2 nights and last night (or 2) are planned in Thailand. Just in case the airline (AF @ LAX) needs POOT for =< 30 day stay and doesn't accept our land POOT (we're taking the train to Malaysia), just wondering if there's a site where one can make an easily-refundable/cancellable air reservation out of Thailand. Rather minimize cost as there's usually a FOREX transaction cost.
Rather not patronise the reservation rental websites.
Do you have miles that you can float for a cheap economy award ticket, especially in a program that returns miles without penalty when you cancel?
Alternatively, you can purchase a fully refundable ticket if you have the credit card limit to float it. Once you are in Thailand, you can cancel right away for full refund back to card.
Any of the major carriers should be fine for this, buying directly from them. Would not use a 3rd party / Travel Agent for it.
Originally Posted by
BinSabai
this advice is spot on!
there are many reports, that a train ticket or bus ticket to leave the country is not accepted. It totally depends on the check in agent.
Agreed. Anyone expecting consistency in this is going to be disappointed.