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Is skiplagging illegal? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by Very_Bad_Janet@kbin.social to c/AskKbin@kbin.social

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I found a flight that has a connection in Japan that's cheaper than a direct flight to Japan. Is it legal to take that cheaper flight and leave the airport at the layover location as our final destination? Will they prevent us from taking the return flight?

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[–] celeste@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/23/1194998452/skiplagging-airfare-flying-skiplagged-american-airlines

This is the best source i found about it. It sounds like it's legal but they are likely to cancel your return flight.

[–] paper_clip@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

It's no illegal in the sense that the airline can't put you in jail. On the other hand, it's also not illegal for the airline to cancel the rest of your ticket (leaving you stranded) and choose never to do business with you every again.

[–] Very_Bad_Janet@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the replies. You've convinced me not to try it.

[–] paper_clip@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Additionally, I just realized that you're flying internationally. There might be weird passport/visa issues. I'm glad you've decided not to try it.