9 experiences in booking air tickets to study abroad that parents need to know

🔄 Cập nhật lần cuối: 07/10/26

The first flight abroad is a big milestone for every international student — and also a worry for many parents. Ticket prices, baggage, transit, documents... even a small overlooked detail can cause the whole family to lose sleep. Here are 9 experiences that Booker's team VeDuHoc Conclusion after many years of coordinating flights for students.

1. Book tickets as soon as you receive your admission letter

Once you have an Offer Letter, I-20, CoE or admission confirmation, start booking. Ideally 2–3 months before the flight date. The peak admission months (January–February and July–September) are often crowded, and prices increase rapidly each week.

2. Don't just look at the ticket price

The cheapest ticket is not necessarily the most economical ticket. A low-priced ticket with only 20kg of luggage, 15-hour transit or no date change can make the total cost much higher. Compare prices + baggage + flight time + exchange/refund conditions.

3. Prioritize routes with high luggage

International students often bring supplies for the whole year. Some airlines and flights have higher baggage policies for students. The specialist will help you choose a route with a suitable limit (in many cases 40–46kg) and buy extra luggage in advance — significantly cheaper than paying excess fees at the airport. See more: Baggage & airport services.

4. Take advantage of student incentive programs

Many airlines have separate programs for students (for example, Vietnam Airlines' LotuStudents program for young people 18–26 years old). Conditions and incentives change from time to time — ask a specialist to compare with other options.

5. Carefully check the transit point

Each country has different transit regulations. In some places, passengers must have a visa even if they are just connecting flights, in some places they have to pick up their luggage and check-in again. Always confirm transit conditions before issuing tickets.

6. Reasonable connecting time

Connecting flights that are too short can easily be missed if the first leg is delayed; If it's too long, it's tiring. For students flying alone, you should choose a connecting flight that is safe enough at a large, familiar airport.

7. The name on the ticket must match the passport

Full name written without accents, in the same order as on the passport. Getting even one letter wrong can result in being denied boarding or having to pay a name correction fee.

8. Prepare parents to "watch" the flight

Please choose a service with itinerary notifications. With VeDuHoc, parents receive news via Zalo when tickets are issued, when planes take off and land - at home they still know where their children are in the sky.

9. Transparent payment, with invoice

Priority is given to units with a clear legal entity, receiving money transfers to the company account and issuing VAT invoices. This is how to protect your rights when you need to exchange, refund or make a complaint.

Conclusion

Booking study abroad tickets is not difficult, but it requires the right time and enough information. If you want someone to accompany you from the moment you find a ticket until your child lands, the VeDuHoc team is always ready.

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