Certified Travel Associate Practice

What is Hidden City Ticketing in the context of travel tickets?

1. A. Selling discounted travel tickets to the public

2. B. Buying two reservations for the same date unethically

3. C. Booking a cheaper ticket with a connection city as the final destination

4. D. Promoting the sale of items of better quality

The correct answer is: C. Booking a cheaper ticket with a connection city as the final destination

Hidden City Ticketing refers to the practice of booking a ticket that has a layover in a city that you actually intend to use as your final destination, rather than the ticket's final listed destination. This often happens because the fare for the ticket to the layover city is significantly cheaper than a direct flight to that final destination. By choosing this method, travelers can save money while still reaching their intended location, which is why this practice has appeal among cost-conscious travelers. In contrast, the other options present scenarios that are unrelated to the concept of hidden city ticketing. Selling discounted tickets refers to legitimate pricing strategies used by airlines, while buying two reservations points toward a different issue of ethical bookings that isn't tied to hidden cities. Lastly, promoting better quality items is outside the realm of travel tickets altogether and does not relate to ticketing practices.