American Airlines Wins $9.4 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Skiplagged Over Hidden City Ticketing Strategies

In a significant legal victory, American Airlines has successfully won its lawsuit against Skiplagged Inc., an airfare search engine known for promoting “hidden city” ticketing strategies. A jury has determined that Skiplagged infringed on American Airlines’ copyright, resulting in the company being ordered to pay $9.4 million in damages. This decision underscores the ongoing challenges airlines face with unconventional travel search methods that potentially disrupt revenue streams. For further details, visit the full article on Law360.