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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Hidden City Flight
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- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Secure payments
What are Hidden City Flights?
Hidden city flights are when you purchase a flight ticket with the intention of leaving at a stopover, instead of the final destination. The only advantage of hidden city flights is that you can save money. For example, a flight from London to Florida could cost £400 whereas a flight from London to Florida to New York could cost £300. However, there are a lot of consequences with these types of flights including being banned from travelling with the airline.
Please be aware that at Alternative Airlines we don't recommend hidden city ticketing. There are several consequences if you use hidden city ticketing frequently.
Hidden City Flights: Everything you need to know
There are lots of disadvantages when it comes to booking hidden city flights. We advise that you consider booking one-way or last-minute flights to avoid disruption to other travellers or environmental damage.
Disruption for other travellers
By missing a flight, you run the risk of upsetting other passengers because the aircraft will have to wait for the remaining passengers, which could cause the trip to be delayed.
Additionally, there may be passengers that require last-minute travel but are unable to do so because the airline has sold out of their flights.
Loss of checked baggage
When catching a connecting flight your checked baggage is usually taken to the final destination. Therefore, if you're leaving at the connecting airport you'll likely lose your checked baggage and may not be able to recover it.
Legal Issues
Booking hidden city flights regularly can leave in you serious trouble with airlines. If you're repeatedly missing flights, many airlines will ban you from travelling with them.
Lufthansa filed a suit against a customer in Berlin for breach of contract. The case was dismissed but is now being appealed. United Airlines also sued Skiplagged but the case was dismissed.
Please note that we don't advise that passengers book hidden city flights. If you wish to save money on flights please read below.
How to save money with Alternative Airlines
Best Fare Finder
When you book through Alternative Airlines you can use our Best Fare Finder tool to search for the cheapest dates to fly. Our Best Fare Finder is located in the calendar on the search form. The cheapest days to fly are highlighted in green and the most expensive days to fly are highlighted in red. For more information on how to use this tool, read our Best Fare Finder guide.
Buy Now Pay Later
At Alternative Airlines we offer a number of financing options that can help you manage the cost of your flight. When you book through Alternative Airlines, you can spread the cost of your flight ticket with any of the Buy Now Pay Later options at checkout including Affirm, Klarna, and Zip, among others.
With flights on finance, you can lock in today's prices and pay for flights in a way better suited to your budgeting.
Hidden City Flights
FAQs
What are hidden city flights?
Hidden city flights are when you buy a flight ticket with the plan to leave at the stopover destination, rather than the final destination. For example, a flight ticket from London to Orlando may be more expensive than a ticket from London to Orlando and then to Los Angeles.
Are hidden city flights illegal?
Hidden city flights are not currently illegal. However, there can be serious consequences if you regularly participate in hidden city ticketing. For instance, some airlines may ban you from travelling with them or kick you out of their frequent flyer programme.
How can I save money on flights?
If you wish to save money on flights we advise that you use our Best Fare Finder tool, which is located in the calendar in the search form. The tool shows you what days are the cheapest to fly and what days are the most expensive to fly.
Alternatively, if you want to ease the pressure of paying for the full of the amount of your flights, you can use one of our Buy Now Pay Later options at checkout. With flights on finance, you can spread the cost of your flight into weekly, bi-weekly or monthly instalments.