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Skiplagged, the money-saving website that airlines hate, says it’s not going anywhere after losing a $9.4 million lawsuit from American

In this example, someone could book a flight from New York to Chicago via Dulles on United, with the layover as the intended destination, for $93 cheaper than a nonstop flight to Dulles.

Nonstop itineraries are usually priced higher than a one-stop. So, customers use the money-saving “travel hack” by booking a flight beyond their intended destination and getting off in the layover city.

Travelers simply don’t show up for the secondary legs of a journey, but risk their return flight being canceled and potentially being barred outright from the airline.

Skiplagged’s website even warns of the possible consequences of getting caught and flyers to not associate a frequent flyer number with their ticket and to only bring a backpack. Larger carry-ons may be gate-checked, and checked luggage goes to the final destination.

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https://www.businessinsider.com/skiplagged-will-continue-selling-hidden-ticket-throwaway-fares-american-lawsuit-2024-10