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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:19 am
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RT ticket with open return date
Is it possible to book a roundtrip ticket and leave the return date open? Some time next year I plan to travel from LAX to Quito and back but I will be in Quito for a few months and do not know what my exact return date will be... however I am flexible on the return date and can confirm it at least 2 weeks in advance when I am in Ecuador.

Is it possible to buy such a ticket through online engines such as sidestep.com or do I have to resort to a travel agent? Are these tickets usually more expensive?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 12:38 pm
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Yes - but there is typically no advantage leaving it open. Better to book a return date on a flexible ticket that allows for changes.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 12:41 pm
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Airlines still do it?

I tried to do it with Delta & Air France, but both told me it was impossible.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 7:09 am
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Redeem awards if possible in this case.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:58 am
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Originally Posted by TBD
Airlines still do it?

I tried to do it with Delta & Air France, but both told me it was impossible.
Etickets won't allow an open date of travel.
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