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One fascinating travel habit that can significantly reduce flight costs is the use of “hidden city ticketing.” This method involves booking a flight to a destination where your actual intended stop is a layover city. For instance, if you want to travel from New York to San Francisco but notice that a flight from New York to Los Angeles with a layover in San Francisco is cheaper, you can book the latter and simply exit the airport at the layover. While this can lead to substantial savings, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks, such as the airline's policies against this practice, which can result in penalties or the cancellation of return flights. Additionally, travelers should avoid checking bags when using this strategy, as checked luggage will continue to the final ticketed destination.