What are the disadvantages of split ticketing?

Split tickets, as explained last week, can be a great way to save money. However, there are some things to consider in deciding if this is right for you.

Two One-way Tickets (i..e. BWI-Honolulu and Honolulu-BWI):

• Check the baggage allowance limits of both tickets carefully. You don’t want to plan for the allowance of the outbound ticket and discover too late that the return ticket has a smaller allowance.

Two Roundtrip Tickets (BWI-LAX-BWI and LAX-Honolulu-LAX):

• Check the baggage allowance limits of both tickets carefully. You don’t want to plan for the allowance of the outbound ticket and discover too late that the return ticket has a smaller allowance.
• Allow lots of extra time at the connection point as you will need to claim your luggage, re-check it, and usually go back through security. If the connection point is in another country you may also need to go through customs & immigration, which for some countries could mean you will need a transit visa.
• Another reason to allow plenty of extra time at the connection point is to ensure you make the flight. If your inbound flight is delayed and you miss the connecting flight which is on another ticket, neither carrier is obligated to assist you.
• Should you need to change your plans separate tickets may mean separate change fees for each ticket.

When split tickets is an option your Travel-On agent will explain the potential fare savings as well as the specific issues that apply ensuring you have all the information to make a well-informed decision.