Do airlines check return tickets when flying to Bali?

Airlines have started consistently asking for a return or onward ticket at check-in for Bali flights. One traveler was asked at every single check-in desk on a recent trip — something that had never happened before. Airlines do this to protect themselves from liability if a passenger is denied entry.

You can't show a fake or random booking — airline staff verify ticket validity on the spot at check-in. This is an airline policy, not an immigration requirement.

If your Bali visa was issued with an error, one practical option is to skip it entirely and purchase a Visa on Arrival at the airport instead of trying to use a flawed document.