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Round-trip flights spaced very far apart (or not taking the return at all) - any issues?

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Considering a round-trip flight with a long gap between departures? While it might save you money compared to a one-way ticket, there are potential issues to consider. Not boarding your return flight could lead to being blacklisted by the airline, although this varies by carrier. Additionally, customs and airline staff might question your booking if there's a significant delay between flights, especially as a dual citizen. It's essential to weigh these factors carefully before finalizing your travel plans to ensure a smooth journey.

So the original plan was to book a one-way trip (Europe to the US - I'm moving back to the states for the foreseeable future) but they seem to be really expensive compared to round-trip tickets (over 1400€ vs. 600€ total). I'm considering booking the round-trip flight but scheduling the return flight to way down the line (say, end of the year) and decide later if I want to return for a vacation. Or just forget the return flight altogether.

  1. how likely is getting blacklisted by the airline if I just not board my return flight? And:

  2. how likely am I going to be questioned by customs and the airline if I show my booking with 6-12 months between my outward and return flights? (to be clear - I'm a dual citizen of both my origin and destination countries)

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