If you miss the outward flight on a round trip ticket, your return ticket will be cancelled. Don't risk it. Contact whoever you booked this with to see if it can be changed.
What happens if you don’t turn up for a return flight?
If a passenger does not check-in on time, at the airport for his flight, the airline can: Consider him a 'no-show', Cancel the reservation including every segment booked but not yet flown, Void the ticket — so once voided no credit or refund is given!
Can I book a round trip and not use the return?
It depends on the airline and the fare rules for the specific flight you are booking. Some airlines allow you to book a round-trip flight and only use one way, while others do not. In most cases, you cannot simply book a round-trip flight and only use one way.
What happens if you only use half of a round trip ticket?
Should the airline wish to investigate, you likely will be charged the difference between the return fare you will have bought and a single fare. The airline will have your credit card details so it wouldn't be a difficult task to enact.
What happens if I don’t use my return ticket?
Can you buy round trip ticket and not use return flight?
Some airlines allow you to book a round-trip flight and only use one way, while others do not. You can do this with most airlines, but ONLY if you plan to use the first half (the outbound portion) of the ticket. You cannot do it if you only plan to use only the second half (the return portion).
Can you cancel half of a round trip ticket?
Airlines typically require that both legs of the journey be cancelled together in order to receive a refund or credit for future travel. However, if your plans have changed and you no longer need to take the return portion of your flight, some airlines may allow you to change it for a fee.
Can you buy a return ticket and not use it?
No, you cannot only use the return ticket. To guarantee that the airline keeps your return ticket, you are required to travel on the first part of your trip and all the way to your final destination. For example, if you booked London – New York – London, you cannot use the return as a single ticket from New York.
Is throw away ticketing legal?
Certainly it is not illegal to engage in throwaway ticketing. Ethically there are two views: you 'agree' to this contract, with terms you likely do not know about, when you buy the ticket so it's unethical to break that agreement.