Category: Guides

The History of Airline Pricing: From Simplicity to Complexity There was once a golden era of air travel, often romanticized as the “glory days” of fixed-fare flights. Before the 1970s, how airline pricing works was relatively straightforward — ticket prices were regulated, predictable, and transparent. You could walk into an airport, buy a ticket, and…

When it comes to finding clever ways to save money on airfare, few strategies are as effective — or as misunderstood — as Point Beyond Ticketing. But what exactly is it? Let’s break it down and show how Skiplagged revolutionized this concept, helping travelers unlock hidden savings on flights. What is Point Beyond Ticketing? Point…

Ever stumbled upon a flight deal so cheap it felt too good to be true — like a $200 round-trip ticket from New York to Tokyo or a $150 flight to Paris? That’s what we call mistake fares — an airline pricing error that opens the door to jaw-droppingly cheap flights. Mistake fares happen when…

When booking a hidden city fare through Skiplagged, traveling light isn’t just a suggestion — it’s essential. Part of the reason is to keep your luggage safely by your side. As more and more airlines overbook their flights (to the detriment of travelers) it’s important to understand how to avoid your bag getting gate checked.…

At Skiplagged, we’re all about helping you travel smarter and cheaper — uncovering flight deals that airlines don’t want you to know about. One of the terms you might come across when booking certain flights on our platform is “backpack only” — but what does backpack only mean on Skiplagged, and why does it matter?…

Want to get a cheap ticket and create your perfect trip? Self transfer flights, also known as “hacker fares” can be a total game changer. By booking separate tickets on different airlines you can often save big, especially on international routes. This guide will give you everything you need to know about self transfers, from…

Key Takeaways: Getting to a sold-out concert in another city gets expensive in two places — the flight and the day-of logistics — and both are avoidable with a little planning. On flights, hidden-city ticketing and alternate airports are the biggest levers: a connecting flight that stops in your destination is often far cheaper than…

Want to unlock incredible flight deals and explore the world for less? Skiplagged might just be your secret weapon. But before you dive into the world of hidden city ticketing, it’s essential to understand how it works, the potential benefits, and the risks involved. Ultimately, Skiplagging is legal, but you should still travel smart. How…

Key Takeaways: Flying is cheaper now, in real terms, than at almost any point in the history of commercial aviation. The average U.S. domestic fare was $387 in 2025 — down 37.3% from 1995 and down 39.0% from the all-time peak in 2000, once adjusted for inflation. That decline is the product of deregulation in…

Key Takeaways: Travel Tuesday is the travel industry’s answer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and it always falls on the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving — which is itself always the fourth Thursday in November. It brings a concentrated wave of discounted flights, hotel rates, car rentals, cruises and bundled packages, and the deals often…