 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 02/16/2019 THROWAWAY TICKETS Have you ever booked a round-trip flight without intending to fly the return? You may have broken an airline rule, without ever realizing you've done anything wrong. While hidden-city and throwaway tickets are most commonly used to save money on paid fares, the technique can be applied to award travel as well. But regardless of which type of fare you purchase, airlines often take notice when you make a reservation but don't actually fly. Recent examples include:
Although it's long been a go-to for travelers in the know, the practice hit the mainstream when United Airlines filed a lawsuit against Skiplagged in 2014. The suit was ultimately dismissed, leading carriers to contact flyers directly, in an often-aggressive attempt to collect. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
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