Jury Fines Skiplagging Website $9.4 Million in American Airlines Lawsuit
Fort Worth, Texas — In a significant ruling, American Airlines was awarded $9.4 million in a lawsuit against a travel website accused of promoting a controversial ticketing strategy known as “skiplagging.” The airline argued that this practice not only violated their fare rules but also led to considerable financial losses. Skiplagging, or “hidden city” ticketing, involves purchasing a flight with at least one layover, but intentionally disembarking at the layover city instead of the ticket’s final destination. This often-exploited loophole is used by savvy travelers to secure cheaper flights. However, airlines contend it breaches their … Read more