Claim

Skiplagging is legal in the United States because the Department of Transportation has not prohibited the practice.

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Legal status claim.

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Clever, but risky: What to know about skiplagging

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The video explains the practice of skiplagging—buying a cheaper connecting flight and abandoning the final leg—highlighting its potential cost savings and the legal, ethical, and logistical risks involved.

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Skiplagging is legal in the United States because the Department of Transportation has not prohibited the practice. — Evidence Review — Hype Check