Rift Atlas
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How Atlas works
Airlines typically make Direct flights expensive to maximize profit.
But sometimes, a flight that stops at your destination before continuing to another city is actually cheaper.
Instead of taking the final flight, you simply get off at your stop. This is called a skipped-layover.
Atlas finds these flights. Before booking, make sure to check the baggage and ticket restrictions below.
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What to check before booking
Review the full itinerary, airline rules, and the four points below before you choose a hidden-city fare.
Read the Atlas termsPersonal item only. No checked bags.
Airlines send checked bags to the final airport on the ticket. They may also check a larger carry-on at the gate, so use a personal item that fits under the seat.
Exit at the Atlas arrival and skip every later segment.
If the airline changes your itinerary, confirm that the new route still stops at the Atlas arrival before you accept it.
Carry documents for the complete ticketed route.
Check passport, visa, transit, entry, and onward-travel requirements for every country on the ticket, including the final destination.
Skipping one segment cancels the rest of that ticket.
Book any flight you need after the Atlas segment on a separate ticket. Leave your frequent-flyer number off the booking and review the airline’s rules.
Atlas FAQ
Compare flight search toolsHow does Atlas find fares?
Atlas checks longer, single-ticket routes that pass through your destination. It shows a comparison only when the longer route meets the search criteria.
What happens if my bag gets checked in?
You should be fine. When you land, go to a member of staff at the airport and tell them that you need to get off here and that you'd like to retrieve your bag.