Ever looked at a flight and thought, “Why is this ticket to Paris cheaper than the one to London, even though it stops in London?” This is the concept of hidden city ticketing, a travel hack that can save you money and even give you an unexpected bonus stopover. It works by booking a flight with a stopover in your real intended destination but skipping the final leg. For example, you could book New York to London to Paris but leave the journey in London.
To use this method, search for multi-leg routes that pass through your actual destination, travel with hand luggage only, and book one-way tickets to avoid the airline cancelling your return leg. Be discreet when speaking to airline staff, as this tactic is not popular with carriers. While it can save you hundreds, be aware of the risks: frequent use may result in penalties, loyalty points might be forfeited, and it works best with point-to-point carriers.
