How airlines are gearing up to bust ‘skiplagging’ budget travelers

How airlines are gearing up to bust ‘skiplagging’ budget travelers

Airlines are cracking down on a travel hack that can save customers money, while carrying ‘substantial’ risk for those who try it. Earlier this month, a North Carolina teen who booked on a flight from Florida to New York learned the consequences of hidden-city booking, or “skiplagging,” when American Airlines agents caught him apparently planning to disembark … Read more

‘Skiplagging’ trend gives air travelers a break from soaring fares

‘Skiplagging’ trend gives air travelers a break from soaring fares

Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip. Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining … Read more