Does my friend need to show my return ticket home when taking domestic flights with ESTA?
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My friend is visiting/traveling US with ESTA, and my friend had to show the return flight ticket when first departing from hometown to US (to ensure that they are not just staying here in US).
Now, my friend is taking a domestic flight from CA to NY using Virgin Airlines, and I was wondering if showing the return ticket going to hometown is necessary in order to get on board.
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My friend is visiting/traveling US with ESTA, and my friend had to show the return flight ticket when first departing from hometown to US (to ensure that they are not just staying here in US).
Now, my friend is taking a domestic flight from CA to NY using Virgin Airlines, and I was wondering if showing the return ticket going to hometown is necessary in order to get on board.
usa customs-and-immigration us-visa-waiver-program domestic-travel
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
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Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
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I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57
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My friend is visiting/traveling US with ESTA, and my friend had to show the return flight ticket when first departing from hometown to US (to ensure that they are not just staying here in US).
Now, my friend is taking a domestic flight from CA to NY using Virgin Airlines, and I was wondering if showing the return ticket going to hometown is necessary in order to get on board.
usa customs-and-immigration us-visa-waiver-program domestic-travel
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
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asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
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My friend is visiting/traveling US with ESTA, and my friend had to show the return flight ticket when first departing from hometown to US (to ensure that they are not just staying here in US).
Now, my friend is taking a domestic flight from CA to NY using Virgin Airlines, and I was wondering if showing the return ticket going to hometown is necessary in order to get on board.
usa customs-and-immigration us-visa-waiver-program domestic-travel
usa customs-and-immigration us-visa-waiver-program domestic-travel
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
2,31731834
asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
84
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
2,31731834
asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
84
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
2,31731834
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
2,31731834
edited Aug 4 '17 at 20:34
Glorfindel
2,31731834
2,31731834
asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
84
asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
84
asked Aug 4 '17 at 20:07
Vinci
84
84
Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
4
I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57
add a comment |
Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
4
I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57
Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
4
4
I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57
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The return ticket had to be shown when departing from their home airport as a form of POOT (proof of onward travel) demonstrating they will be departing the USA within the terms of their admission category.
Once your friend has been admitted to the USA, they no longer have to prove their departure date or means.
They will only need to show their passport as ID to board the flight (plus of course their boarding pass).
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
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The return ticket had to be shown when departing from their home airport as a form of POOT (proof of onward travel) demonstrating they will be departing the USA within the terms of their admission category.
Once your friend has been admitted to the USA, they no longer have to prove their departure date or means.
They will only need to show their passport as ID to board the flight (plus of course their boarding pass).
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
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up vote
5
down vote
accepted
The return ticket had to be shown when departing from their home airport as a form of POOT (proof of onward travel) demonstrating they will be departing the USA within the terms of their admission category.
Once your friend has been admitted to the USA, they no longer have to prove their departure date or means.
They will only need to show their passport as ID to board the flight (plus of course their boarding pass).
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
The return ticket had to be shown when departing from their home airport as a form of POOT (proof of onward travel) demonstrating they will be departing the USA within the terms of their admission category.
Once your friend has been admitted to the USA, they no longer have to prove their departure date or means.
They will only need to show their passport as ID to board the flight (plus of course their boarding pass).
The return ticket had to be shown when departing from their home airport as a form of POOT (proof of onward travel) demonstrating they will be departing the USA within the terms of their admission category.
Once your friend has been admitted to the USA, they no longer have to prove their departure date or means.
They will only need to show their passport as ID to board the flight (plus of course their boarding pass).
edited Aug 5 '17 at 14:20
answered Aug 4 '17 at 21:07
user13044
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
add a comment |
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
If presenting any non-North American ID but a passport, technically you're supposed to fill out a form to verify your identity. In practice, agents will usually just say you cannot board, or they might be Ok with it (possibly after asking a Supervisor)
– Coke
Aug 5 '17 at 14:28
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Without doing research but because this is a domestic flight, my gut says no - since it's a domestic flight. Your friend already entered the country and is flying within the country.
– Michael
Aug 4 '17 at 20:09
@MichaelC. Yeah, I should call the airline directly.
– Vinci
Aug 4 '17 at 20:16
4
I have never heard of any such thing. On a domestic flight you never deal with any immigration authorities - only the airline and TSA, and neither of them have any interest in how long you are staying in the country.
– Nate Eldredge
Aug 4 '17 at 20:19
The return ticket is actually a statutory requirement to qualify for the VWP. The airline could be fined for bringing someone to the US without a return ticket. The same is not true for an airline transporting someone within the US.
– phoog
Aug 4 '17 at 21:37
Does my friend need to show my return ticket … – What is your ticket to do with this?
– chirlu
Aug 5 '17 at 20:57