#airfare-savings

#airfare-savings

Why would this be cheaper than booking a direct flight? "Airlines make more money off pricing by market as opposed to distance," Aktarer Zaman, who created the site Skiplagged in 2013 to help travelers find these fares, tells Condé Nast Traveler. The savings can be significant; according to Zaman, travelers who use Skiplagged save an average of 47%, or about $180 per flight.

American is pleased the jury recognized the need to protect its customers and its business from unscrupulous practices.