How to AVOID Being DENIED Boarding a flight | 5 Common Flight Mistakes International Travelers Make

[@LeesreeNSubbi]

Be aware the "6 month rule" (or whatever period happens to be set by the destination country) is usually 6 months from your departure from that country, not from the start of your holiday (ie. when you leave home).

[@redshift40]

Just found your channel and had to subscribe. Great stuff! I am a little worried about being denied boarding my flight from Canada to Thailand. I do have have a 60 day SETV but my return flight is in 90 days of arrival. I plan on getting a 30 day extension or book a flight when in Thailand before the 60 day mark. What are the chances of being denied? Should I get an onward?

[@lylez00]

Also, they can deny you if you don't have a return plane ticket already purchased, or if they think you won't be able to afford to live there for the duration of time you're planning to be there, and will therefore require public assistance.

[@crazy4beatles]

A big one is missing a segment of your flight. So say, if you miss your outbound flight (or a leg of it), that usually automatically cancels your return flight - if bought as a round trip. Another is chronically missing a segment of a flight on purpose. I forget the name for this, but sometimes it's more expensive to buy a flight from City A to City B than a flight from City A to City C with a layover in City B. So you could be sneaky and buy the cheaper flight, get off at the layover and then just not take the second leg. But some airlines keep tabs on this and consider it a violation of their terms and could get you banned by an airline.

[@daylightdaylight6612]

it would be surprising, highly unlikely that an airline would ban you for not taking the flight from b to c.

[@happycook6737]

It is called skiplag.

[@CobyTravelWriter]

Great tips. I'm heading to Egypt in 19 days with connections in DFW and LHR.

[@lunchboxfeeds4848]

I miss your Vietnam videos! Looking forward to seeing more travel content from you in the future. Thanks for all the helpful tips!

[@psiioveyou2931]

Flying USA domestically for now- I will not travel for vacation internationally if it is too much hassle - take away the fun -

[@PortableProfessional]

Makes total sense! I'm with you on this for now too

[@kingmaafa120]

Finally FOUND SOMEONE WHO THINKS LIKE ME.. LEFT USA 🇺🇸 NOV 2021 RETURNED FEB 2022 * OK BUT TOO MUCH CHAOS AND HASSLES

[@sonnyday6830]

Thanks for the info....much appreciated as a few of these I had no idea about

[@christopherulrich3265]

First, thanks for your videos, esp this one! I have planned my FIRST international flight for sept 2023. I purchased a one way ticket to Brussels and a one way ticket back to the USA from Amsterdam. I was planning on training it from Belgium to Amsterdam. Do you think I will run into problems boarding the plane in the USA or at Belgium customs if I don’t have a FLIGHT out of Belgium specifically?

[@lindamonahan1704]

I’ll be 71 years old when I travel to Europe. Pricing for Covid insurance stops at age 69. I will be fully vaccinated but believe I still need the insurance. Can you recommend a place to get it?

[@adeelraiz8172]

Thanks for great information.God bless you and your family

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for being here, Adeel!

[@DetectiveHouse]

1:00 - also because the airline gets fined for each passenger that travels without the correct documentation and is denied entry into the country they flew into.

[@nancymarcoux2297]

Glad to see a new video from you! Very good info to keep as reference!

[@letterbox203]

Your video shots of the airport and beach and sand and sun is wonderful and appealing!!

[@ricardo68]

Thank you for this very informative video Megan! I love your dog. S/He’s so cute! I’m from Portugal and will be flying to Malta in August. No big entry issues there as both countries are in the Shengen area but there may be COVID-19 issues to take into account.

[@arizonafarang4034]

For onward flight do i need a physical ticket with a code to be able to pass thru

[@Nancy-w6f]

Megan, any chance you would do an episode on how you care/plan for your pets, such as the wonderful Ollie, when you are on travel?

[@VegasNegus]

More outstandingly helpful travel info Megan!

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

My recent trip to Vietnam taught me a lesson even though I had a visa a 30 day visa once you leave Vietnam you have to reapply for the visa I think it’s a bit of a scam because you read that your visa is good when it expires but in very small print it says it is a one time visa. When you get to the airport notice that Vietnam airlines conveniently charged me $350 which Hass to be in cash! for a visa upon arrival I think it’s a bit of a scam what do you do. Really pay attention to your visa and realized that your 30 day visa is a one time visa in Vietnam I would also recommend not buying your ticket until you have your visa.

[@PortableProfessional]

This is so true!

[@glasseverywhere]

Thanks for the info, but i never get denied, I only get the "SSSS" on my ticket all the time can you do a video on the "SSSS". Thanks

[@aleighton6754]

Security, security, security😂 I don't know if that's what it means, but I always tell my husband that😂

[@cxa340]

The quad S is not really used anymore - DHS requires airlines not to print it in the boarding pass but encode it into the QR code so that you are unaware that you have been scored as a selected. Applying for global entry or pre-check will solve this issue if you are constantly being scored a selectee unless of course they deny you. If they do deny you then you need to look at what events in your past are causing this issue such as criminal record.

[@glasseverywhere]

@@cxa340 I did pre check national travel in the USA and it stopped, but when i do international travel i still get selected 50% of the time. I am clean as a whistle not even a speeding ticket

[@cxa340]

@@glasseverywhere If it is always to the same country then you will need to check with their scoring system, otherwise the issue could be a name mismatch with your APIS data

[@davesaunders7080]

These days it is often covid test requirements before travel that will drive you nuts. Check out another KZbinr, NALF who is an American living in Germany to play football. He just had quite the experience trying to go from the USA to Germany and got caught up in the Covid test nightmare and documents it in a video.

[@caroline9565]

Great information!!! Thanks

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulyngoi529]

Thank you for the tips.

[@acepapd]

I appreciate your videos, always learn something new. I just looked at the visa link you provide - it appears the info is free (as you point out), but it also appears to "require" payment for entry documents that, I believe, can be completed on the destination country's website, at no cost. Can you validate this. The first two countries I looked at, from the USA to Philippines or Singapore, it appeared that they were making a "free" entry document completed on the country's destination's website, but was being charged for that same document on iVisa? If I'm mistaken, I'll appreciate your insights. If I'm correct, I suspect your viewers would appreciate that heads up. Again, thanks for the great info you provide!

[@azifahdimah]

Insightful information, thank you for sharing!

[@kimberlymartin6486]

We are about to fly to Amsterdam and spend a week in Amsterdam. Then we are going to fly to Paris and spend a weekend in Paris period from Paris we want to take a train to Milan and then tour Italy for about 2 weeks. Do you think we will have any problems going through customs because we're flying into one country country flying into a second country and then flying out of a 3rd country?

[@OhShunz]

Great info for sure! I just booked my first trip since lockdown (March 2020). It's just a week in Sedona for now but wow am I excited to get back out internationally again! Also what a sweet doge 🐶you have!

[@sunnyscott4876]

I found that evenon domestic fights, you cannot miss a segment of your flight.I once found a flight that was cheaper if I booked at one airport but boarded at another, missing a leg of the flight. They absolutely would NOT allow me to do that.

[@daylightdaylight6612]

They are not allowing it if you buy a flight from A to C via B, and you will boarding at point B iso point A, after departure at point A all passengers who have a reservation and are not on the flight their journey/reservation will be canceled

[@michellefang6342]

Love your videos, always learn something new and helpful!

[@ianhesketh1297]

After my trip to Malaysia was cancelled this year, I'm looking to rebook for next January. Second jab due in a few weeks and then hopefully some form of vaccine passport will be developed and fingers crossed Malaysia reopens to tourists. Great video as always Megan

[@marianktravelvlogs806]

Glad to see a video with very important information.

[@The.Coin.Guy23]

Onward travel can be an interesting issue in lesser travelled areas.

[@wwaldin]

1:29 Hi Megan, great info I haven’t seen many other places. I have an unfortunate abbreviated name issue (someone else booked US>Italy trip via incompetent agent). Do you have thoughts on just taking the risk and going for it or will each gate agent actually review this discrepancy of documents via booking name? The airlines will not fix it, I even went to the airport in advance yesterday since the call wait times are 90 minutes. Thanks for any guidance, happy holidays! 🎄🕎😎🤷🏻‍♂️💕

[@daylightdaylight6612]

Your name must be correct, there is a risk that each gate agent will call his supervisor if there is an issue with your name. If the travel agent made a mistake than the travel agent must correct it and if the airline refuse it the travel agent has to give you a new ticket on his expenses

[@girlwithoutacountry644]

I travel to Ireland next week to see my boyfriend and stay on his houseboat as I have many times before, As a US passport holder I am allowed up to 3 months there. BUT this time I don’t have an onward flight booked as I usually go to India after Ireland but unlikely it will be open in 3 months. I’m not sure which country I want to go after Ireland and unsure what will be open by then. I’m really worried about it. Thinking maybe I will book a trip to Morocco as it seems fairly easy to enter. But … what if i buy the ticket and still end up being denied to enter Ireland Does this sound like a good idea to you?

[@msachillefs]

Hello. First of all, thank you so much for your valuable information. I have a question about the Onward Ticket (rental ticket. What about the dates on that ticket, it has to be the departure date from your hometown or the date your visa ends in the country you are visiting? Thank you so much for your help. Have a great day! Keep Safe111

[@richmannz1]

Nice "bangs" 😂😂 I can't wait to travel New Zealand. I've heard they have the best cinemas that are actually open and the best chocolate in the world

[@pamelacrawford4496]

It's true they are open in New Zealand and Australia; they have been for about 9 months. If you google "Australia's co-vid graph" you will see that they went just about to zero after their second spike. This is due to how they treated the pandemic....like a pandemic. If our country was able to do this, we would be looking like that; but we can't, unfortunately.

[@chinitamadrina2150]

wow your tips are amazing thank you so much

[@mrgee7059]

Great video. Very useful info. Best

[@kristiedean6243]

Your videos are always informative!

[@12day1]

This was 3 years ago so i barely remember exact details but trying to fly to vietnam from south korea they denied me & wouldn't let me board cuz my visa didnt include my middle name 🤧 i had to call a number and pay $200 to get it fixed so i could get on the plane and not miss my flight, i was lucky to have been many hours early to my flight, really stressed me out and pissed me off.

[@PortableProfessional]

This is awful!! I am so sorry you had to go through that. Crazy stressful and so unnecessary. Nice work on still making the flight 😎

[@sheriftito9984]

my full name in passport is 7 names so i mentioned first middle last name on the online visa to Vietnam as usual when travel, but they denied and lost the flight, i didnt do the express visa .

[@chloeeng6811]

@Makai Konnor does it work internationally

[@cucar8363]

Going to Dubai in 2 weeks, stopping in Turkey overnight. Anything important I should know?? Thanks!

[@spark_6710]

Your dog looked fake !! I thought your dog was a stuffed animal !!! LOLLOLLOL 🤣So ~cute !!! 😲😯💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞

[@kimberlylewis3130]

Love your furbaby! Is that a doodle? We have a Goldendoodle.

[@carriehenderson1352]

I'm looking for complete travel Insurance not just medical any advise. Ty

[@arrivedp]

I recall just few years ago flying from Newark to Nepal with a short layover through some Asian Country ( forget which it was), the agent at Newark quizzed me about a visa to India, I didn't think much of it until I met this girl from our group in Nepal. She had a few hour layover in India and they would not let her through for her next flight. It ended up costing her $1000 to pay for some processing and another ticket to continue.

[@dalecoker5868]

the website on visa required etc, needs to be updated for Thailand. The Thai Pass is no longer required. I enjoy your videos.

[@Valent_Nomad_vlog]

Congrats for the video ! 🙂 So, if you are in an exotic destination, better remain there 😀

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Firstly, no tickets counter person--or sales representative addressing passenger boarding issues -- would look at ill-- prepared inadmissble other passengers---lacking proper or incomplete papers---twice while well particular 'd other patrons stand in the queue awaiting service ---thus, or is imperative to have all requirements by way of appropriate documents handy ---plus countless other reasons that warrant prohibition on board departing aircrafts...

[@nitahandorf1547]

Possibly next year heading for Antarctica. Just thinking about it I’m frozen already.

[@RoamingTheWorld]

Megan thanks for the informative video. Hope you’ll get your first jab 💉soon in Ottawa and be back on the explorations 🛫again soon❤️

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh fingers crossed for us all! Safe travels and thanks so much for being here. It's great to have you on the channel!

[@crazy4beatles]

Ooo on the topic of visas. For Chile I was warned to not lose the entrance slip. Your passport gets stamped but they also give you what looks like a receipt. When you leave the country you have to give that paper back. If you lose it (because it's so easy to do) you have to get a replacement at a specific government agency in person during business hours. So you can imagine if you have a flight on a weekend and don't realize you've lost the paper, you'd have to re-schedule flights, spend extra on lodging etc. Not sure if other countries do something similar.

[@cxa340]

Mexico actually does the same

[@maraelisa8013]

Mexico and Bahamas didn’t ask me for the return papers

[@breighagillespie9786]

Ollie always trying to steal the spotlight haha Thanks for the tips!!

[@heatherframpton9693]

Oh, my... My brother is the international traveller, me as domestic so far. I haven't heard any stories where he was denied. Sorry to hear of your misfortune. ☹️Thanks for your video content as always! 😊

[@badgeswedontneednostinking5571]

I'm thinking maybe Panama, great video Megan

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh, very nice!! get some summer sunshine early 😀

[@lmaynez5489]

Hi Megan, I'm really enjoying all your travel knowledge. Any tips or ideas on how to travel internationally with children. I want to travel to Spain with my child?

[@joshuaodunfa6909]

When you travel overseas , how do you get someone to take care of your Dog, sorry i did not hear is name clearly BECAUSE i 2 dogs , thanks

[@tonyortiz1890]

Awesome video and Ollie is so cute

[@popybarua3216]

My most hated airport forever is Lisbon Portugal Airport..... I reached before 4 hours still couldn't board, which everyone said qas was normal for that airport on daily basis.... not enough immigration clerks around lunch time, no airline staffs will or can help you get through any express que if the que is 3 hours long....

[@PortableProfessional]

*👉Where will you be flying next?*

[@Gurkha9]

Philippines whenever it opens

[@The.Coin.Guy23]

Netherlands when it opens

[@あほえもん-e1p]

Da nang and japan when I'm rich and have the money 😭😭😭

[@PortableProfessional]

@@あほえもん-e1p Maybe not Japan... but Da Nang could be cheaper than where you are now!

[@あほえもん-e1p]

@@PortableProfessional maybe someday at some time so far in the future🤣🤣, but i like to watched and learned from your video, very helping for beginner? Newbie?🤣🤣,whatever it is, I'm grateful for each video you share and keep it up👍👍

[@mentonerodominicano]

Most of these sound like sutff that generally happens at check in before security, granted you actually do see a check in agent. Guess other countries have different policies and tasks for the gate agents.

[@staceykimberlin5158]

I am planning my first international flight to Australia next year

[@happycook6737]

Customs is thorough in Australia and quick to fine if you have "contraband". Go online and read about what isn't allowed. No food! No hard candy "lollies". No fur. Etc. They prohibit some things most countries accept. The guy ahead of me got a big fine because he had an undeclared small wooden picture frame from Bali! Yikes 😬.

[@tondabago5451]

Like me I don't know where or when I'm going 2 come back 2 USA from Egypt but we do know it's a Visa is 1 at the airport in Egypt tho and I have 3 of my virus shots done also my passport is new so I never use it yet also hope everything looks good on my end tho

[@rtsoccerplayer]

Can't wait to use these tips

[@jhgfghjfuzrtfchchghgf]

Thanks for the video! The onward travel ticket service sounds awesome, but won't airlines start blocking their tickets at some point or is there no way in finding out that it was booked through them?

[@cxa340]

There is - OTA’s ticket in a very specific way and these reservations can always be prevented from ticketing

[@Zekrom569]

Well i dont think the airlines care that much, they can just overbook the ticket and make $$$.. The airlines only check that a traveller meets the entry requirements to prevent the traveller getting deported with the airline paying the ticket back home.

[@luckyb4541]

My travel tip for the 15 hour nonstop LAX to Cebu PI . Eat your dinner and pop a blue valium and wake up just in time for breakfast. The Waterfront across from Mactan Airport has a breakfast buffet fit for the morbidly obese for 10 bucks . Top notch. BTW pre order a muslim meal, you eat first and get a great seafood dinner.

[@seemax07]

Verifiable flight reservation is bingo! Latin America is asking leaving ticket everywhere.

[@wabbitwabbit6822]

Entering Cairo Egypt with a tour group. Custom agent said I have to pay him $150 US or cannot pass. They did not stop my sister or other tours’ member. Again the tour agent said my passport photo look too good. Please anyone reading this , take an ugly photo for your passport.

[@happycook6737]

If you are a tourist and not working overseas, take your photo wearing a cheap T-shirt not a name brand. This helps with the "rich" problem. Also avoid wearing name brand shoes, logo clothing, fancy backpacks, etc. Better to look clean, neat, and poor than "rich". You pay fewer bribes that way. If you are asked for $100 and you suspect it is a bribe, try showing a $20 bill and politely asking, "I'm sorry. I only have this. What can I do?". Sometimes they will accept the $20. Obviously don't do this if the price is posted on a signboard or on that government's website. Be apologetic and polite. Don't walk cocky. Your goal is to blend in and be respectful.

[@reverendbStaard]

Victoria, BC.😍

[@PortableProfessional]

Great to have you on the channel!

[@terryashley4674]

I watch your videos because you're beautiful; and then, I learn a lot. 😀

[@vili8599]

Title wrong Mr instead of Miss can be a problem? madam , pls let me know

[@richardoswald67]

Great information from a pretty young lady.

[@sergeantshelby6142]

Do i need to buy a return ticket if i'm going to study for a 2 year programme?

[@Canleaf08]

There you need to book via an agency. They can book you on a fictional date where you plan to return, but you can push back your date. This is what I did when I had a sabbatical in Canada. Or you need to keep enough money to book the return flight from the country of your programme to your home country.

[@crisyorke1328]

No need. Just have your student visa ready.

[@wabbitwabbit6822]

I was denial entry with my tour group , my passport was valid, I had 6 pages of blank pages. Was told at the boarder that Cambodia does not count the last page ( their reason). I was the last of the 30 people to go through customs. I was asked to pay $100 US and has to be a 100 dollar bill. Our agent said my passport photo look “rich”. ??????

[@daylightdaylight6612]

I think the border agent was making some side money.

[@kevinmills2404]

Quick like - done!

[@eddybrownII]

I had a name match issue because my company booking my ticket wouldn't put my suffix on my ticket. I got the SSSS a couple of times in Canada

[@cxa340]

The quad S out of Canada is usually driven by drunk driving records in the US - if you have never had a dui then check to make sure you are not getting confused as a different traveler, if you have had a dui arrest then this could be the primary cause.

[@eddybrownII]

@@cxa340 I was told it was a generic code they were using for random. I've never had a DUI or any major driving offense

[@mscorrell]

Cebu Pacific cancelled my flight coz of COVID and are keeping my money.

[@Irraticdriving]

27 April 23 jet2 denied me check-in to turkey from uk. Passport valid for 5 years Whose responsibility is it to have blank pages as we don't stamp pages? People denied in UK because passport curled or worn but ink details still valid Still denied even if been to that country 9 times and same flight operators Goodbye jet 2 All the money taking from people

[@summerwinter2012]

can u give a copy of your vaccination card

[@chrismarcus3058]

great video lispy. that shot of your toes in the hammock was delicious.

[@leepagnini6273]

Stopped @3:53, I'll see you in another video. When we are more important than your pet.

[@TheColdViking]

Book a fully refundeble ticket, it's a bit more expensive seemingly but when you refund it and get your money back, then it will cost you nothing :)

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching!

[@SSkye7]

I’m sorry, but nothing you said registered after your ADORABLE 🥰 co-star made an appearance. Will he be starring in future videos? Subscribe! 🐶💖

[@cetinozden6937]

Hello 🌹

[@jasminejayanthibh6898]

❤

[@leohoward7282]

Hey Megan great vlog i'm sure Olly thinks your funny but owing to only speaking Dog except for the Words Olly which is his name walk food and Vet being the only English he can understand he can't express his amusement to you lol. me being Human do think you're wonderfully funny of course.

[@dara_1989]

airline biz sounds like a big scam now 😕😕😕

[@VagabondS316]

The Philippines to finally meet my girlfriend

[@PortableProfessional]

How exciting! Safe travels, Tim.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

Does the US make you have a flight proving you will leave? It doesn't seem like we care because we have a zillion illegals here.

[@cxa340]

Yes - most passengers on an B1/B2/B1B2 must have a return trip booked, especially if they do not have a travel history to the US. However, older pax with a history of entering and leaving on schedule may not have such an issue.

[@tuyetvo4353]

Your travel agency dont tell you more information about country you will visit ? Can you talk little slow ? I think you talk little too fast .

[@danielcunningham5940]

Lose the dog.

[@donogolo77]

I have watched a couple of your videos and they are always off-point or talking about things that we all obviously know! You make your headlines catchy but them the contents are usually empty of innovative stuffs. You only keep telling travelers things that even a 5 year old kid would obviously know. Not worth subscribing.

[@macdddy09]

as an international traveler I can say it was always a pleasure to travel....now it is not!

[@PortableProfessional]

So true! It's certainly getting harder to make flying enjoyable.

[@slowazzd2165]

Number 5 seems super open to discrimination and abuse tbh