What's a Hacker Fare?

The goal is simple: find you cheaper prices and more flight time options than you’d get with a single return ticket.

How Hacker Fares work.

When you book a Hacker Fare, you’re getting two separate tickets:

• Each direction is its own booking with its own confirmation number
• The tickets may be issued by different airlines or providers
• You’ll receive separate confirmation emails for each leg

Important things to know.

Since you’re booking separate tickets, each one follows its own rules:

• Baggage fees differ: Each airline has its own baggage policies and fees
• Change and refund policies vary: What applies to your outbound flight may not apply to your return
• Tickets are independent: If one flight is cancelled or changed, the other airline isn’t obligated to accommodate you on the other ticket
• Check-in requirements differ: Each airline has its own check-in times and requirements

Before you book.

• Check that both fares are still available at the displayed price on each airline’s website.
• Review each airline’s baggage rules, change fees, and refund policies.
• For international travel, keep both e-ticket confirmations handy – you might need to show proof of return travel at check-in or immigration.

What to do if a fare becomes unavailable.

If the second flight isn’t available after you’ve booked the first:

• Search for a one-way ticket for the remaining leg and book it separately.
• Contact the provider you used for the first booking to explore cancellation options.

What to do after booking.

Keep both confirmation emails easily accessible. For international trips, consider printing both e-ticket confirmations to have your complete itinerary ready when needed.