What is skiplagging? The cheap travel hack that has airlines cracking down
Skiplagging is the money-saving strategy of booking a flight with a layover city as the intended destination
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What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?
A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.
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American Airlines sues travel website Skiplagged over ticket price ‘loophole’
Lawsuit accuses website of deception as it allows travelers to book typically cheaper connecting flight and get off after first leg
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