IS THIS TRUE [ticket problem]????

[anmolbhullar]

See i m also not sure abt it and am asking that to u guys. My frnd told me yesterday that he booked ticket of Air India for 15th Dec and booking is free. It's called blocking of ticket.....and last date to pay is 24th Nov for it. And he also told me that we can extend the date of ticket. I dont know whther he is serious or kidding..i will have to confirm frm him.

Rest i said this statement becoz' i want to confirm it frm those who already booked and i also want to know is it possible.

u plz talk to ur frnd and confirm and post in this thread ASAP

[Lovely_16]

ok i will tell u. 
I personally think it's hard to believe whatever he is saying but sure i will confirm it once again.

[royalsting]

See i m also not sure abt it and am asking that to u guys. My frnd told me yesterday that he booked ticket of Air India for 15th Dec and booking is free. It's called blocking of ticket.....and last date to pay is 24th Nov for it. And he also told me that we can extend the date of ticket. I dont know whther he is serious or kidding..i will have to confirm frm him.

Rest i said this statement becoz' i want to confirm it frm those who already booked and i also want to know is it possible.

I am pretty sure he did this online and the Airline has blocked (not debited) some amount from his Credit Card for blocking the seat, this blocking of funds is technically known as "Authorization Hold".  They will release his funds within 7 days if he doesn't fulfill the payment procedure and so 24th Nov is the last date.

I doubt if any airline actually allows this during peak season.

[Canada Help]

Hello,

if money is not a problem.Then even 1 day b4 ur classes start ticket availability wont be a problem.If you live in delhi or mumbai there are many flights for canada on any given day.JUst to calm urself see the web portals like yatra and make my trip.

The reason it is advised to book in advance is because not many are willing to pay anything for a ticket.

hope this helps.Dont worry.In times like today no corner is too far away if you have the resources.

TC.

[anmolbhullar]

Hello,

if money is not a problem.Then even 1 day b4 ur classes start ticket availability wont be a problem.If you live in delhi or mumbai there are many flights for canada on any given day.JUst to calm urself see the web portals like yatra and make my trip.

The reason it is advised to book in advance is because not many are willing to pay anything for a ticket.

hope this helps.Dont worry.In times like today no corner is too far away if you have the resources.

TC.

thanks buddy.
can we book ticket earlier and cancel it later if we didnt get a visa

[anmolbhullar]

canada help, royalsting..........reply

[royalsting]

thanks buddy.
can we book ticket earlier and cancel it later if we didnt get a visa

Yes one can do that, although there will be some charges for the same.

[vicky86]

plz speak up

That is true, you have to block the ticket , any flight booking agent will help you on this.

Its free of cost, however there is some time period for this, before that you have to confimr or Cancel the ticket.

I'd suggest that you block at least 2 tickets of diferent dates so as to minimize the risk.

Also a good news, If you book AIR-INDIA flight and if VISA is not received till that date/get rejected (which is not going to happen in your case, you will get it soon) then you will not have to pay a single penny, you will be eligible for 100% refund, just call AIR-INDIA customer care to get more information on this.

Also in case if you have to cancel ticket after getting VISA (coz of some reason) then they will charge 5000 INR and will refund remaininig amount, again I'd suggest to talk to AI cust care.

Hope this is helpful.

so you have 2 options now ( I guess )
1. block ticket using Agent
2.book on your own

Best of luck for your VISA.

[dus2_chele]

Yes one can do that, although there will be some charges for the same.

This is the best option i guess i have now since i havnt applied for the visa yet.
but can someone confirm how many charges get deducted?
am planning to move out on the first week of january if i get the VISA.

[royalsting]

That is true, you have to block the ticket , any flight booking agent will help you on this.

Its free of cost, however there is some time period for this, before that you have to confimr or Cancel the ticket.

I'd suggest that you block at least 2 tickets of diferent dates so as to minimize the risk.

Also a good news, If you book AIR-INDIA flight and if VISA is not received till that date/get rejected (which is not going to happen in your case, you will get it soon) then you will not have to pay a single penny, you will be eligible for 100% refund, just call AIR-INDIA customer care to get more information on this.

Also in case if you have to cancel ticket after getting VISA (coz of some reason) then they will charge 5000 INR and will refund remaininig amount, again I'd suggest to talk to AI cust care.

Hope this is helpful.

so you have 2 options now ( I guess )
1. block ticket using Agent
2.book on your own

Best of luck for your VISA.

This is a good piece of information.  Quoting it again so that its not missed by anyone.

[Neshok666]

Facing the same problem ! ... still waiting for the visa ... and the tickets am pissed off !

[khurana]

its happening bcoz of we havnt got visa yet still waiting, the moment we'll get visa nobuddy gonna ask about tickets to any1, evry1 wud be there in front of row to get tckets doesn't matter wotevr wud be the prize.
mi right??