Is is possible to skip the middle leg of a flight?

If you simply skip a flight in the middle of a trip, you'll likely have the rest of it automatically cancelled. ... However, skipping the last flight becomes a problem if your bags are checked through to your final destination.

1. Can you skip a flight leg?
2. Can you only take one leg of a flight?
3. Can you cancel the return leg of a flight?
4. Can you hop on a connecting flight?

Can you skip a flight leg?

When Is It OK to Skip a Flight? There are only two cases where you're probably OK skipping an onward flight. First: If you skip a flight that's the final leg on a multi-flight ticket, and therefore nothing is left for the airline to cancel. ... But keep in mind that doing this violates your contract with the airline.

Can you only take one leg of a flight?

If it's a one-way flight, it should be fine. If it's round-trip, though, you may forfeit the return portion of your trip if you don't use all of the legs of your outgoing trip. I suggest checking with the airline before doing this, unless you're willing to forfeit the rest of your itinerary.

Can you cancel the return leg of a flight?

NO - I you do not show up for the first leg of a flight, the airline will cancel the entire ticket including the return flight. Before missing the first leg, you need to reschedule it as just the return portion. I have booked a flight ticket with a clear trip but canceled it.

Can you hop on a connecting flight?

No you can't, if this is all on one ticket/PNR. This is called hidden-city ticketing. If you miss the first flight, your seat on the second flight will likely be automatically released. ... If they say no, you'll either have to amend your ticket (likely at a cost) or you should just board at your original first airport.