Hidden city ticketing in 2026: the honest guide to saving up to $407 (R$ 2,300) on a flight

How it works, why airlines hate it, when it's worth it, and when you end up with a big loss for a small saving.

1. Hidden city ticketing in 2026: the honest guide to saving up to $407 (R$ 2,300) on a flight

   How it works, why airlines hate it, when it's worth it, and when you end up with a big loss for a small saving.

2. 01.

   Hidden city is buying a ticket with a layover and skipping the last leg. It works because airlines price hubs (Madrid, Frankfurt, Doha) higher than secondary cities.

3. 02.

   Skiplagged.com is the tool that automates the search. It has existed since 2013 and survived lawsuits from United, American, and Lufthansa.

4. 03.

   Lufthansa sued a passenger in Berlin for skiplagging in 2018. Lost in the first instance in 2019 and on appeal in 2023.

5. 04.

   It only works with carry-on luggage and one-way. Checked baggage goes to the final destination. Return is canceled if you don't board the skipped leg.

6. 05.

   Frequent flyer programs can suspend your account if they identify a recurring pattern. Smiles and LATAM Pass have done this. Accumulating miles on the skipped flight doesn't work either.

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   How it works, why airlines hate it, when it's worth it, and when you end up with a big loss for a small saving.