Trip booked through Vayama: Can I travel without the credit card used to book it? [duplicate]

My company has paid for flights for my family to travel home this summer. They purchased them online through Vayama (fingers crossed). In the e-tickets I received it says specifically that I do not need to show the credit card at check in.

Having read a bunch of complaints about this company, is the information the've given me correct? I'd like to be 100% certain as I gather their customer service is somewhat lacking in service. If it's true and I'm in the clear, is the reason because it's a travel agent and not an airline?

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Best Answer

~~I've never heard of having to show a credit card at check-in, and it makes no sense at all for an airline to require that.~~

OK, after some research it looks like my experience is not representative and some airlines routinely require the credit card, mainly in Asia. Presumably to guard against credit card fraud.

But this depends on the airline, not the travel agent. So see if you can find information on the airline's website, or call their customer service. Even if they require the credit card, they should definitely have procedures to deal with the case where the flight was paid for by a third party, such as showing a letter from your company that confirms this.

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What happens if you double book a flight?

And if you continue booking multiple tickets, the airline might decide you're a serial violator and escalate its penalties against you, such as closing your frequent flyer account and even, in the most extreme case, banning you from the airline.

Can you book a flight with a credit card?

Airlines do not charge extra fees paying airline tickets with a credit card. It might be charged a couple of days after the booking but certainly no longer than that and definitely not until you check in. The charge is put through immediately like any other purchase you make with a debit or credit card.

Is vayama trusted?

Vayama is legit. Half the time people complain because they're clueless about the terms of the ticket they've bought or have mistakes/changes they need to rectify. To some extent this can apply to any third party so it's usually best to book direct with the airline.

Can you change a flight after you book it?

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel a flight. However, you may need to pay a change or cancellation fee depending on the airline you booked with and the fare class of your ticket. Luckily during Covid-19, many airlines have reduced change fees or waived them altogether.

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