Teen's 'skip-lagging' attempt leads to airport detention
A teenager from North Carolina was detained at an airport after attempting to use the "skip-lagging" trick, which involves buying an indirect ticket with the intention of exiting the airport at the layover stop. The teenager's ticket was canceled, and the family was forced to buy a direct flight. While skip-lagging is not illegal, it is frowned upon by airlines and violates some codes of conduct. The family, who had used this method before, expressed concerns about the way the situation was handled, especially since the teenager was left to fend for himself in another state. American Airlines stated that skip-lagging is against their terms and conditions, and an investigation is underway within the company.