A Texas jury ruled in favor of American Airlines last month in its lawsuit against Skipplagged, a company that facilitates and sells “hidden city” airplane tickets that save travelers money.
Skiplagging is the practice of purchasing airfare for a multileg trip when the intended destination is actually a layover city. It’s a consumer opportunity created by the way airlines price flights, putting a premium on nonstops and funneling travelers through hub airports.
The $9.4 million payout…
