Any specific info on how to book domestic flights from overseas?

Nick-H · Aug 21st, 2007, 20:39

I suspect that it is not their policy at all, but that of their bankers or the agents that deal with the cards.

If these guys say don't accept, there is little that the airlines can do about it.

They must be aware that it is a money-loosing policy, even if foreign tourists only constitute a tiny percentage of their custom.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 21st, 2007, 21:00

I hope Nick has made it a bit clear..why would they want to loose out on foreign customer, that is when they charge the same fare from anyone and everyone..

And they are willing to accept your card on their counter...

Its just a way to avoid the rising number of Credit Card frauds..and I guess they might not start accepting the card, till some good solution shapes up..

PortieOwner · Aug 21st, 2007, 21:31

Probably a combination of high credit card fees and lack of demand.

I flew domestic Delhi-Lucknow a couple of weeks ago and saw almost no foreigners [1] at either airport. I was definitely the only foreigner on the flight either way (I think my wife booked through a travel agent and paid cash rupees but we still travelled by e-ticket).

[1] saw one filthy hippy at DEL and also a non-filthy westerner wearing khadi garb and Crocs (there really should be a death penalty for that sort of fashion).

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 21st, 2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by PortieOwner

Probably a combination of high credit card fees and lack of demand.

If it was fees then they would have not accepted the card over the counter as well..

I feel Nick is right in his assessment...

pantelis · Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:06

but they spoil my whole schedule and make my trip much more difficult with this SILLY policy and as fas as i saw through IndiaMike i'm not the only one that feel this way

Nick-H · Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:09

You and everyone who wants to book.

GoanCanuck · Aug 22nd, 2007, 04:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

If it was fees then they would have not accepted the card over the counter as well..

Not really. A credit card transaction at the airline counter means the card is swiped and the signature of the card holder is verified. This is considered a card-present transaction.

When a person books a ticket either online or by telephone it is considered a card absent transaction. Transactions which fall in this category carry a higher risk of fraud and as a result a bigger surcharge is levied.

TonyH · Aug 22nd, 2007, 23:52

If you log on to Indian Airlines website it tells you where in the USA, Canada and in the UK whereyou can book internal flights , city to city in India. Have Just booked Trivandrum to Chennai through one of the 5 participating agents in the U

K.

Nick-H · Aug 23rd, 2007, 00:51

Mod Note

Merged this with the Spice Jet Reply thread as they are both essentially the same conversation.

TonyH · Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:55

Nice picture
TonyH.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 23rd, 2007, 10:26

you can try to book at http://www.goair.in/ they are accepting the foreing credit cards and are a low cost carrier..

Rxrich · Aug 24th, 2007, 00:51

Hi
I was looking for a non stop flight from Kochi to Delhi on 21 November and I found one on SpiceJet for the time I wanted...I followed the prompts all the way to the point where I have to pay and it gave me the option of using credit card (and I am in the USA right now.)...but stopped there.

I'd like to know if SpiceJet is a reasonably dependable airline as far as schedules are concerned before I book my flight...of cousre, at that time I'd find out if they take my Mastercard.
Thanks,
Richard

GoanCanuck · Aug 24th, 2007, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rxrich

I'd like to know if SpiceJet is a reasonably dependable airline as far as schedules are concerned before I book my flight...of cousre, at that time I'd find out if they take my Mastercard.
Thanks,
Richard

Spicejet is a dependable airline. They will not accept your mastercard but will accept AMEX.

TracyB · Aug 24th, 2007, 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoanCanuck

Spicejet is a dependable airline. They will not accept your mastercard but will accept AMEX.

I am glad to hear that Spice Jet is dependable, cause i have 3 flights booked with them for Sept/Oct...Their fares are reasonable, and they took my AMEX (after several attempts).

I also used Jet Airways for a flight and they took my Visa.

tacita · Sep 13th, 2007, 05:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantelis

...since you there have all the privileges to travel around real cheap and we foreigners are excluded!!!!

oh, good heavens, it's not the fault of resident indians! let's not make it an "us v. them" issue. in-country residents around the globe often have advantages that others don't, and no one has an inalienable right to make credit-card travel reservations. have you tried a travel agent?

Aug 21st, 2007, 20:39	#16
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,373	I suspect that it is not their policy at all, but that of their bankers or the agents that deal with the cards. If these guys say don't accept, there is little that the airlines can do about it. They must be aware that it is a money-loosing policy, even if foreign tourists only constitute a tiny percentage of their custom. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 21st, 2007, 21:00	#17
shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,926	I hope Nick has made it a bit clear..why would they want to loose out on foreign customer, that is when they charge the same fare from anyone and everyone.. And they are willing to accept your card on their counter... Its just a way to avoid the rising number of Credit Card frauds..and I guess they might not start accepting the card, till some good solution shapes up.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:06	#20
pantelis Hello Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 296	yes , anyway but they spoil my whole schedule and make my trip much more difficult with this SILLY policy and as fas as i saw through IndiaMike i'm not the only one that feel this way __________________

Aug 22nd, 2007, 23:52	#23
TonyH Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Peterborough UK Posts: 17	Booking Indian Airlines If you log on to Indian Airlines website it tells you where in the USA, Canada and in the UK whereyou can book internal flights , city to city in India. Have Just booked Trivandrum to Chennai through one of the 5 participating agents in the U K.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 02:55	#25
TonyH Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Peterborough UK Posts: 17	Hi Mike Nice picture TonyH.

Aug 21st, 2007, 21:31	#18
PortieOwner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 351	Probably a combination of high credit card fees and lack of demand. I flew domestic Delhi-Lucknow a couple of weeks ago and saw almost no foreigners [1] at either airport. I was definitely the only foreigner on the flight either way (I think my wife booked through a travel agent and paid cash rupees but we still travelled by e-ticket). [1] saw one filthy hippy at DEL and also a non-filthy westerner wearing khadi garb and Crocs (there really should be a death penalty for that sort of fashion).

Aug 22nd, 2007, 03:09	#21
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,373	You and everyone who wants to book.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 00:51	#24
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,373	Mod Note Merged this with the Spice Jet Reply thread as they are both essentially the same conversation.

Aug 23rd, 2007, 10:26	#26
shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,926	you can try to book at http://www.goair.in/ they are accepting the foreing credit cards and are a low cost carrier..

Aug 24th, 2007, 00:51	#27
Rxrich Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jupiter, FL USA Posts: 53	SpiceJet and credit cards Hi I was looking for a non stop flight from Kochi to Delhi on 21 November and I found one on SpiceJet for the time I wanted...I followed the prompts all the way to the point where I have to pay and it gave me the option of using credit card (and I am in the USA right now.)...but stopped there. I'd like to know if SpiceJet is a reasonably dependable airline as far as schedules are concerned before I book my flight...of cousre, at that time I'd find out if they take my Mastercard. Thanks, Richard

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