@Jo *********

I've been checked every time I flew since 2020. It's not common to get aboard these days without a check. KLM are however one of the few letting me through without checking, back in 2017 that was.

Yes

@Michael *******

maybe not applicable here, but automated check-in is not related to whether or not proof of onward travel is checked or not. Your ticket will show *DOCUMENT CHECK REQUIRED* at the top, and then you can't use it until you get it stamped by some desk where this check is done.

@John ******

was too quick. Deleted my reply.

That budget is really tight. You will need more to live.

@Steven **************

earlier this year it wasn't possible. Afaik it has never been.

@Steven **************

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n he can't get the other extension anymore. That one can only be obtained from the original non-O, or from a small group of other extensions. But not from the visit family extension.

@Sean ****

agree. Although not getting checked is kinda exceptional these days. I haven't managed to fly to Thailand on a one-way without being checked for many years. They always do it. But coming back to your case: had you asked any of the three airlines you refer, they'd always say that proof of onward travel is needed. They may have a lenient enforcement policy, but can't reveal that upfront.

It reminds me of a recent discussion checking in with EVA Air. I was allowed 2 suitcases of 23 kgs each. I had one weighing 23.8 kg and another weighing 24.6 kg. I figured the 23.8 one would be within the tolerance (that I know from experience would be like an extra kg), but was a little surprised finding that also the 24.6 kg case went through without a problem.

So I asked the lady: what is the tolerance then?

She: the maximum is 23 kgs.

Me: but 24.6 kg is okay?

She: yes that's fine.

Me: is the tolerance then 2 kgs?

She: no. The maximum weight is 23 kgs. You cannot take more.

Me: how about 24.6 kgs then? That's almost 2 kg more. If that's within the tolerance, then I would like to know how much you tolerate.

She: the maximum is 23 kgs. This one is okay but the maximum weight is 23, not more.

If asked, they'll only give you the actual rule.

@Steve ******

so your return was beyond 60 days?

@Andy *******

the rule is more often than not interpreted as proof of onward travel qualifying only within the original duration of the visa.