Purchasing flights ex BKK

[WindowSeat]

Hi all, probably a noob question -

I know a lot of people purchase tix departing foreign lands online eg on separate itineraries, and on the research I've done ex BKK is very cheap (I want to use points to Asia and then purchase from Asia > Europe separately). QF have a limitation on online bookings from HKG and BKK that you need to show a credit card which is no good for me, but I can't see that warning from other airlines when I do dummy bookings.

First thoughts are to book Finnair, Thai or Malaysian for BKK-LHR-BKK - are there any "gotchas" that I need to consider booking this as an Australian resident departing BKK eg credit card issuance, residency etc or is it just like booking online for any other country?

Also, I assume the credit card limit only applies online - could I call the QF call centre and book ex BKK (and would they charge a higher price than quoted online, or are the prices the same regardless and just market forces in BKK that keeps them lower than ex other countries)?

Thanks

 

[JohnK]

Just keep in mind with some airlines that you need to present the credit card used to make the booking online at check-in.

As for QF selling you tickets ex-BKK they may not be able to do it. I had a similar issue trying to get a ticket issued ex-MNL and QF Australia did not want to process it.

Sometimes travel agents in Thailand can match if not better airfares you see on websites and will also quote itinerary priced via ITA software. I am not making a recommendation but the one I use is Saveflights and I have never had an issue with tickets. Cannot hurt to get a quote and it comes obligation free. They accept most credit cards although Amex gets hit with 3.5% surcharge (not sure about other cards) and you need to fill out a form authorising transaction and email/fax along with front and back of credit card.

 

[RB]

They accept most credit cards although Amex gets hit with 3.5% surcharge (not sure about other cards) and you need to fill out a form authorising transaction and email/fax along with front and back of credit card.

Is that the safest option they offer for payment?

 

[JohnK]

Is that the safest option they offer for payment?

No. One can transfer money direct into their bank account.