Traveling to pick someone up and returning on the same flight

1. How do you get on the same flight as someone else?
2. Can an airline tell you if someone is on a flight?
3. Can I travel without return ticket?
4. How do you book round trip and one way at the same time?
5. Can I sit next to my friend on a plane?
6. How do I make sure I sit together on a plane?
7. How many planes in the sky right now?
8. Are flight records public?
9. Do airlines keep passenger records?
10. What is proof of return travel?
11. Can I fly to the US with a one-way ticket?
12. How do I get a dummy return ticket?

How do you get on the same flight as someone else?

You would first book the round trip fare, select your seats (you may have to pay for this), and then book the one way fare, and select the seat. You just have to make sure the outbound flight is the same.

Can an airline tell you if someone is on a flight?

No. Only way somebody else can check your reservation is if that person knew your name, flight number and the reservation code. Even then, they would not know if you boarded the flight. No airline will give out the passenger list of a given flight.

Can I travel without return ticket?

If you're travelling to the US with an US airline, you'll be asked to provide a return ticket. In some cases, if you're travelling without a return ticket, you may also be obligated to buy one to be allowed to board the plane.

How do you book round trip and one way at the same time?

You have to book them separately. You can only book tickets together if the travelers are all on the same itinerary. Your other option is if it is the same cost you can book them as separate one-way tickets.

Can I sit next to my friend on a plane?

No matter where you're flying, booking early can give you the best chances of being able to sit with your companions. ... "Most airlines have groups departments [that] will offer a discount code if the group is flying together on the same plane," she says.

How do I make sure I sit together on a plane?

8 Ways to Get Seats Together on Your Next Flight

1. Pay extra for seat assignments. ...
2. Choose an airline that waives seating fees for families. ...
3. Fly Southwest and purchase EarlyBird Check-In. ...
4. Book online directly with the airline. ...
5. Book together or link your reservations. ...
6. Play the odds. ...
7. Double check seat assignments before check-in. ...
8. Be prepared to do some shuffling.

How many planes in the sky right now?

Right now (midday, 30 March), according to FlightRadar24, there are around 5,000 planes flying in the sky around the world.

Are flight records public?

As a result, flight data collected by the FAA in its air traffic control system – except for military and sensitive government flights – is public information. Web sites such as FlightAware post the data online, allowing anyone to observe the system and follow most planes virtually in real time.

Do airlines keep passenger records?

In the air travel industry, airlines keep a record of their passengers in what they call a PNR, a "passenger name record." It could include the passenger's itinerary, fare details, how the passenger paid, any special services required, age, and sometimes gender, too.

What is proof of return travel?

Proof of onward travel means that airlines and governments want to make sure you are not illegally immigrating to their country, so they need to see proof of a return ticket home. Basically, some countries want to make sure you aren't attempting to move there on a tourist visa and never leave.

Can I fly to the US with a one-way ticket?

If you fly into the US, in order to be admitted under the VWP, you must "be in possession of a return or onward ticket" that does NOT take you to some place in Canada, Mexico or a Caribbean Island. ... If they ask, and you have no onward ticket, they can refuse to let you into the US.

How do I get a dummy return ticket?

How do I get a dummy return ticket? You can easily get a verified flight ticket for a visa by flight reservation for a small fee. Step 2: Enter the country of origin, destination and date. … Step 3: Select a flight from the available options.