Skiplagging: how passengers save hundreds of euros on air tickets.

According to inkorr.com: Sometimes a ticket to Lisbon can turn out to be cheaper than to Paris, despite the greater distance. This is not a system error but a method of 'skiplagging', where passengers buy tickets with transfers and stay in the intermediate city, thus saving substantial amounts. This approach causes dissatisfaction among

airlines

What is skiplagging?

The essence of the method is that a person buys a ticket not for a direct flight to the desired city, but for a longer route. For example, traveling from Warsaw to Lisbon via Paris, a passenger can stay in France, paying less than for a regular ticket to Paris.

This is explained by the illogical pricing system: airlines form tariffs not depending on distance, but considering demand. Paris is one of the most popular destinations, so tickets there are quite expensive. On the other hand, routes with transfers to less sought-after cities often offer discounts to fill the planes.

Why is skiplagging becoming popular?

• savings can reach hundreds of euros;
• the method works even on domestic flights;
• there are specialized websites for finding 'hidden routes'.

Origin of the term skiplagging

The idea's author is student Aktarer Zaman, who noticed that a ticket from New York to Charlotte and then to Albany is cheaper than a direct New York–Charlotte ticket. As a result, he created the Skiplagged website offering similar routes. After its launch, the site faced lawsuits from United Airlines and Orbitz, but they lost the case. Since then,

airlines started a 'hunt' for such passengers

What risks are associated with skiplagging?

Skiplagging carries not only pleasant aspects but also risks. If a passenger skips one part of the route, it can lead to the cancellation of all subsequent flights. It is important to remember that luggage travels to the final destination, not to the city where the passenger decided to leave their flight. Additional risks arise when changing the route or flight, and the 'clever trick' can turn into confusion and loss of money.

Experienced travelers usually use this scheme only for one-way tickets and without luggage. Otherwise, they risk ending up in a situation where the savings on the ticket are not worth ruining the trip.

Earlier, we reported that the airline Wizz Air

plans to resume air connections with Ukraine

Thus, skiplagging is quite an interesting aspect of modern air travel that allows substantial savings. However, before using it, travelers should be cautious and consider all risks to avoid unforeseen situations. The resumption of air connections with Ukraine will also be an important step towards restoring the tourist flow in the region.