Who pays the tickets?

Question

Some political activists buy one-way air ticket to China and protest policy.

Chinese authorities deport them, they said they were forced to buy $2400 one-way last minute ticket back.

Media said they needn't to pay the the credit card, because it is against their will.

I wonder who will pay the ticket? Chinese government, Airline, Credit Card company or activist group personnel?

Answer 1

China requires that visitors arriving on tourist visas have round trip tickets. Anyone who arrives with a one-way ticket is subject to deportation. Maybe these activists should use a good travel agent the next time so that they don't get tripped up by such a dumb mistake.

If you arrive in any country without required entry documentation, you are deported at your own expense. (In your example, the activist group may choose to reimburse the expense if they wish.) The credit card company will not pick up the tab, nor will the government, nor will the airline, because the deportation is your own fault for failing to have the correct documents. It is the travelers' responsibility to ensure that they meet all requirements.

In addition, the airline that brought you can be fined if you are deported for improper entry documents. Airlines are supposed to double check at departure and refuse to transport anyone who lacks the proper documents.

The media is wrong about not having to pay for the tickets because "it is against their will." You can decline to pay for a product or service only if it is not delivered as promised. If you are deported, you use the airline ticket. Therefore, you cannot claim that the service was not delivered as promised. The fact that you got yourself thrown out of the country does not matter.

Answer 2

the individual!  you knew it was a possibility when you bought the ticket in the first place.  

and you didn't have to buy the ticket back.. you could have let them arrest you :P  and i'm sure the credut doesn't care why you bought the ticket. if you paid for it, you are responsible for paying it off