But during emergency, how about buying tickets directly at the airlines counter at the airport(Pearson)? Is it feasible?


<<you can book flights thru any agent. I know Aircanada used to have compassionate ticketing for such emergencies. Other Airlines may also have it...not sure.>>

-----------------------------------------------------------------
sumjo

Quote:

---

Originally posted by sumjo

But during emergency, how about buying tickets directly at the airlines counter at the airport(Pearson)? Is it feasible?


<<you can book flights thru any agent. I know Aircanada used to have compassionate ticketing for such emergencies. Other Airlines may also have it...not sure.>>

---

Quote:

---

Originally posted by hchheda

Quote:

---

Originally posted by sumjo

But during emergency, how about buying tickets directly at the airlines counter at the airport(Pearson)? Is it feasible?


<<you can book flights thru any agent. I know Aircanada used to have compassionate ticketing for such emergencies. Other Airlines may also have it...not sure.>>

---

Yes, they do have a counter at the airport, but you will need to play around with them to get a really good rate. They will generally try to sell you the higher class (if it is available).

Good luck.

Hiren

---

All,

since i am planning to visit Indian i need visa.

Here is my experience with CGI.
Since last week i am calling CGI (those 3 telephone # given on website), no luck at all to talk a single representative but i was very impressed by their LUCH TIME message which is alway available around 12.00 - 1.00pm.

Till date nobody call me or never get in touch with them even spend lot of time
on all phone #'s

Problem is if i go to CGI office should i pay by DD or i can use credit card??

It si difficult to prepare DD as my Indian passport is expired in Jan 2008 but not cancellation stamp. I accepted Canadian citizenship in 2005. I never visit Indian than after.

My wife got citizenship in 2002 her passport has cancellation stemp

should i have to pay $20 and penalty?

What about my wife does she required Surrender certificate?

ANY LUCKY PERSON WHO CONTACT CGI BY PHONE.....AND ABLE TO TALK REPRESENTATIVE???


Last but not list...
I mailed all diplomates about my situation but never get replied (May be they are very busy .............

AB

-----------------------------------------------------------------
AB

Quote:

---

Originally posted by ashish_8602

All,

since i am planning to visit Indian i need visa.

Here is my experience with CGI.
Since last week i am calling CGI (those 3 telephone # given on website), no luck at all to talk a single representative but i was very impressed by their LUCH TIME message which is alway available around 12.00 - 1.00pm.

Till date nobody call me or never get in touch with them even spend lot of time
on all phone #'s

Problem is if i go to CGI office should i pay by DD or i can use credit card??

It si difficult to prepare DD as my Indian passport is expired in Jan 2008 but not cancellation stamp. I accepted Canadian citizenship in 2005. I never visit Indian than after.

My wife got citizenship in 2002 her passport has cancellation stemp

should i have to pay $20 and penalty?

What about my wife does she required Surrender certificate?

ANY LUCKY PERSON WHO CONTACT CGI BY PHONE.....AND ABLE TO TALK REPRESENTATIVE???


Last but not list...
I mailed all diplomates about my situation but never get replied (May be they are very busy .............

AB

---

Why so high fees for person who got citizenship after June 1, 2010?
June 1, 2010 onwards - $168.00
It looks like Indian governement is trying to snatch money from foreign citizen.
It is very much baseless. Before June 1, 2010 nothing($20) and after $168.
Every one shoul object to this new rule/move

Here is the latest from Indian High Commission
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/Surrender-of-Indian-passport-for-PIOs-made-mandatory/articleshow/6758010.cms