Purchasing return tickets

[BuffaloPaul]

Been debating whether we should buy the return trip tickets before the interview or wait.

On the one hand, if we don't get the visa, could cost extra to change the tickets

On the other hand, if we wait until after the interview, we will only have a few days until we must leave (lack of vacation), so we risk not getting a flight on the necessary date or paying through the nose.

 

What are others doing?

[Guest Gene]

We laid it all on the table, I bought all of the tickets, two round trips for me and my son and two one ways for her and her son. With vacation time restaints there wasn't any wriggle room, I wanted us all on the same flights and sitting together.

 

We Lucked Out, No problems........but it could have been a real mess

[tonado]

Paul,

 

Since your SO's interview is in Sept (same time as GZ fair), getting a ticket later might be difficult if you don't buy rt. When I tried to change my wife's ticket last week, the first available seat was on 9/7 (Cathay Air leaving HK).Talk to a travel agent for advice.

[pkfops]

I took the risk and purchased the tickets for a good price.

 

If I have to cancel I'm out $100.

[tonymasiello]

Same here. Purchased ahead and took the chance. We planned to stay in China for a couple of weeks after the interview, so we had a little wiggle time if there had been a problem, but not much.

[Jason+Joanna]

I bought ahead of time. Decided to roll the dice and take a gamble. We have a day or two to fix problems, so there is not much time at all. So I am hoping I don't crap out...

[david_dawei]

I bought O/T to BJ... we will buy two O/T from BJ to US, while in china.

[wulongtea]

My ticket there is using frequent flyer miles, so its free!

 

So i bought a one way ticket for my fiancee, and hope we get out of there in time. I gave us about a week to "overcome" any difficulties so we'll see.

 

i also wanted to make sure we were on the same flights and seats next to each other. her first time out of the country, and my first flight back not alone, together means a lot to me.

[HanLi]

That is my plan too, when I decide to bring her back, I will allow a couple of weeks after the interview for the return.... I will buy R/T for me, and 2 one ways for her and her daughter...

[impatient]

I also already bought both of our tickets hoping no problems, if we have too I will gladly pay to change them but at least we will be on the same flight togther.

 

Bill