What is skiplagging?
Also known as hidden city ticketing, skiplagging is a travel trend which has recently gained a lot of traction on social media, skiplagging is where you purchase a ticket for a journey with a connecting flight with no intention of getting the connection.
For example, lets say you wanted to fly from London to New York but the tickets were pricey, a skiplagger would purchase a ticket from London to Miami with a connection in New York but not get on the second flight.
The practice has become so popular in the US that a website dedicated to finding the best skiplagging deals has cropped up.
Now, the trend may sound harmless or - dare I say - even helpful for travellers, however, skiplagging can actually land you in hot water with airlines.