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Video answers: ‘Hidden city ticketing’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Hidden city ticketing involves buying a ticket to a destination with a connection in between. Instead of travelling to the final destination you get off at the connecting city and forfeit the final part of the journey.
  2. They don’t like it because they receive less revenue.
  3. Passengers who do this can have their frequent flier privileges revoked or their air miles confiscated.
  4. You can only travel with hang luggage, no checked baggage.
  5. It can tell you when you search for a flight, if you should buy it immediately or wait for a better price.

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Video: ‘Hidden city ticketing’

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This week’s video reports on ‘hidden city ticketing’. What is it and how can you take advantage of it? Watch to find out.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What is hidden city ticketing?
  2. Why don’t airlines like this practice?
  3. What are the possible consequences for passengers that do this?
  4. How is baggage affected in this practice?
  5. How does ‘Hopper’ help passengers?

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Have a great weekend!