Originally Posted by
behuman
Absurd, traveling is becoming a nightmare with the overzealous airlines. When entering the Schengen area as a non-EEA citizen, you do not need proof of onward travel, but proof of "means of subsistence ... for the return to your country of origin or transit to a third country into which you are certain to be admitted" (Schengen Borders Code, Article 5).
Would be a nice case of IDB.
Do not blame them, the airlines only follow government mood and regulation. I had one way Yyz-Edi flying back on separate airline/ticket from Bgo, and check-in staff would only issue BPs after I showed my return flight. Same with my one way Lgw-Trd, both check-in and Norway immigration wanted proof of my outward journey. All that to say, even booking a refundable tix just to show you’re leaving would save you soooo much stress.