The Hidden Truth Behind Skiplagging: Airlines' Crackdown on Cost-Cutting Method Revealed

Skiplagging, also known as hidden-city ticketing or throwaway ticketing, is a cost-cutting method used by travelers to save money on flights. It involves booking a ticket with a final destination that the passenger has no intention of visiting, instead taking advantage of a lower-priced flight to a connecting city. Airlines are cracking down on this practice as it costs them money and creates additional stress for airline staff. While skiplagging is not technically illegal, it is forbidden in the fine print of airline tickets. However, it only works for one-way flights and requires traveling with just a carry-on since checked bags will go to the final destination of the flight.