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Skiplagged

Discussion in 'The Dungeon' started by metricdevilmoto, Dec 30, 2014.

  1. metricdevilmoto

    metricdevilmoto Just forking around

    I get Orbitz and the others being unhappy about this site, but I don't think i've ever heard the term "unfair competition" before. Isn't that just capitalism?

    For those that don't know, Skiplagged figures out "hidden city" airfares.

    From the story:

    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/finding-cheap-airfare-made-easier-with-skiplagged-startup/

    http://boingboing.net/2014/12/30/united-and-orbitz-sue-skiplagg.html
     
    metricdevilmoto, Dec 30, 2014
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  2. XFBO

    XFBO Well-Known Member

    Good grief, God forbid someone share a cheaper way to travel.

    Oh and someone beat you to this topic. :)
     
    XFBO, Dec 30, 2014
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  3. glenngsxr

    glenngsxr Well-Known Member

    Kind of cool that someone created an algorithm to look for these. I've actually been doing it for years, albeit manually. Denver to Phoenix = $300 on average. Denver to San Jose through Phoenix = $260. I just buy the San Jose trip and hop off in Phoenix. Typically only works in one direction. If you find a round trip that connects using the exact same route, you can print off your connecting flight only and you are on your way.
     
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2015
    glenngsxr, Jan 3, 2015
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