Is Hidden City Ticketing Illegal? What Travelers Must Know

Hidden city ticketing is not illegal under U.S. federal law, but it is prohibited by nearly every major airline's contract of carriage, so the risk is contractual rather than criminal. A 2024 verification report found that all but one of the 10 major U.S. airlines prohibited the practice in their contracts, with Allegiant Air the exception because it doesn't sell connecting itineraries. Verify's review of airline policies confirms how...