Will They Cancel My Return Flight if I Don't Show up for The First Flight?

driverelli on 25/02/2020 - 19:23

I am due to fly out to Manila, Philippines on Monday for a two month return trip. I recently got into a course I have wanted to do which starts one week after I'm meant to depart, therefore instead of going for a month I want just go for a week or two.

The flight was under $300 return so I am not to phased about losing out too much.

Could I book a one way ticket to Philipines and catch my original return flight back home?
Would this be possible or would they cancel my return flight if I do a no show for the first one?

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  • gaz3342 on 25/02/2020 - 19:24
    +3

    What did the airline say when you called them?

  • Hybroid on 25/02/2020 - 19:25
    +2

    Nope. You generally have to do the first leg to be able to fly on the return. Check with airline.

    • driverelli on 25/02/2020 - 19:37

      Ok thanks I sent my booking site an email

  • [Deactivated] on 25/02/2020 - 19:29
    +1

    Cant be done. Youll forefit the return.

  • PissLUR on 25/02/2020 - 19:31
    +1

    depends on the airline. check.

  • JimmyF on 25/02/2020 - 19:40

    If you miss the outbound flight, they cancel the return flight automatically.

    You could try calling them and seeing what they say, you might get lucky.

  • Godric on 25/02/2020 - 19:51

    Yes

  • MrHyde on 25/02/2020 - 19:57
    +1

    Depends on the airline. Some low cost airlines consider each leg to be a separate independent flight - in which case, you could void the first leg; but still travel on subsequent legs.

    Most airlines would consider it a single itinerary and if you miss one leg of it; all subsequent legs are cancelled.

  • capslock on 25/02/2020 - 21:56

    Legacy and full service airlines will cancel subsequent flights but low cost airlines generally don't.

  • abacus on 26/02/2020 - 01:20

    How much to change the outbound date?

  • tomlikesbeetroot on 26/02/2020 - 01:36

    As some others have said depends on the carrier.

    Full service airline, will consider a single itinerary and if you miss the first leg the rest is cancelled.
    On some low cost carriers (or domestic on a full service airline) a "return ticket" is just the same thing as 2 one way tickets, so you can skip the first leg and still take the return leg.

    Also if you have already booked travel insurance (or paid for the ticket on a credit card with included travel insurance) check if you have coverage for trip changes in your situation.

  • driverelli on 26/02/2020 - 07:39

    Thanks everyone for your replies I contacted the airline and they said my return flight would be cancelled.

    • RockyRaccoon on 26/02/2020 - 08:14

      Did you also check what they would charge to change the flight, might be cheaper than buying another ticket for the dates you now want.

      • Flying Ace on 26/02/2020 - 08:24

        If it was less than $300 return, it's fair to say there would be no option to cancel and reschedule.

  • spal on 26/02/2020 - 08:13
    +1

    Why don't you go early for a week, and get a one-way flight for the return leg. Still better, provided you are able to line up your dates. Check with the course provider, they may allow you to skip initial classes, or have online content/participation options.

    Also, flights back from Manila could be cheaper, you don't pay Australia tax.

  • Marble250 on 26/02/2020 - 14:59

    i think Ops are missing the point - the OP obviously purchased a "special" on a return flight.
    These are looked upon by Airlines as a "block" and if any leg leg is forfeited, then the block is forfeit. If anyone has tried to change dates on any "special return flight" they will know what I mean.
    I would say there is no chance of a refund, regardless of the circumstances

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