Can I board a connecting flight from the connecting airport?

It is possible to board a flight from a stopover airport instead of your departure airport, but it depends on the airline's policy and the terms of your ticket. Some airlines may allow it, while others may not. It's important to check with the airline before making travel plans.



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Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover, provided your passport allows you visa-free entry to the country you're in, and you have enough time between flights. In fact, some people intentionally book flights with longer layovers (which are often cheaper) so they get to see a new city.

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As soon as you skip a segment on a flight itinerary, the remainder of your ticket will be invalid. At least that's how it's supposed to work across the board. If your entire itinerary is on one airline then that's almost certainly how it's going to play out.

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It makes the airline mad, but yes you can miss connecting leg. Make sure you have booked it one way and do not have checked-in bag. If you have a round-trip ticket, you will be marked no-show for the rest of your itinerary. If you have a checked bag, it will reach the final destination.

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Is skiplagging illegal? No, but it's against most airlines' contracts of carriage or the rules people must follow to fly with the airline. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both put skiplagging first on their lists of prohibited booking practices.

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But skiplagging is controversial, and many airlines frown upon it – so much that it can be punishable by miles or status cancellations and even a lifetime ban from the airline.

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“Say I want to fly to Miami from New York,” he says. “Prices are high if I book direct, but if I fly New York to Miami to Orlando, I can save $130. I could book that, pocket the savings, and then get off the plane in Miami instead of continuing on to Orlando.”

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Yes, you can take the exit at the layover instead of waiting for the connecting flight. However, by checking in for the second leg but not showing up to board, leaving an empty seat, you may get a bad name with the airline and they will be more likely to 'bump' you from an overbooked flight in future.

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You can leave the transit area (and airport) but you'll have to clear security and-or immigration again on your way back into the terminal. Citizens from certain countries leaving the transit area may need a visa.

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For international layover flights booked on one airline, two hours is often recommended to make your connection. For international flights on different airlines, the connection time will need to be even greater as you may have to change terminals between the two flights.

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Can You Cancel the First or Last Leg of Your Connecting Flight? In most cases, you'll be able to cancel the first, second, or the last leg of your connecting flight, except if you've purchased a non-refundable flight.

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If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight.

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No, you cannot skip the first leg of any itinerary. As stated above, after you've skipped a flight, all remaining flight legs on your itinerary will be canceled by the airline. It may seem silly, but this is a common mistake many infrequent travelers make.

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Generally speaking, whenever you book a flight on any airline, it treats the trip as one, complete itinerary. If you then don't show up for any portion of it, the rest of the unflown flights will be cancelled and then subject to a change fee and possible fare difference if you then try to rebook.

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Skiplagging, also referred to as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing, is the practice of booking a less-expensive flight option with a layover city without planning to fly the entire route.

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You could forfeit all your hard-earned points. It could even ban you from the airline. In short, skiplagging isn't breaking the law. However, if you're caught, airlines will not be happy that you are costing them money and could opt to try to penalize you or challenge you in court.

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A dummy ticket, also known as a fake ticket or a dummy booking, is a simulated or fictional flight reservation that is not actually confirmed with an airline or travel agency.

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While skiplagging can save travelers money, unless they're experienced — and bold — it may not be worth the trouble, according to Keyes. Downsides include: You can't check a bag. The airline can reroute your flight through a different city.

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No, but it's against most airlines' contracts of carriage or the rules people must follow to fly with the airline.
  • American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both put skiplagging first on their lists of prohibited booking practices. ...
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines also prohibit skiplagging.


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Skiplagging is not illegal. But most major airlines, including American, Delta Southwest and United, don't allow it. For one thing, airlines lose money on the practice, says Tim Huh, a professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, who co-authored a study on skiplagging last year.

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Skiplagged searches for the route you want to take and then looks to see if there are cheaper options on the same route by booking an onward flight. The example Skiplagged uses is a flight from Atlanta to Orlando costing $250, but a flight from Atlanta through Orlando to Dallas costing $130.

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