Can you purposely miss a connection to make your flight cheaper

Can you purposely miss a connection to make your flight cheaper?
I want to fly from Albuquerque to Atlanta (just one way). There is only one direct flight and it's $600. I can book a one-way ticket to Nashville though and I would be on the same Delta flight because it first connects in Atlanta before going onto Nashville. That ticket is only $128. If I carry on then just get off in Atlanta, can they go back and charge me the difference for missing my "connecting" flight from Atlanta to Nashville?
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This is called throwaway ticketing. It is not allowed by the airlines, but can be done without repercussions if you do not make a habit of it. That is to say, you should be able to get away with it this one time. It helps that you're doing a one way ticket. If you skip a leg in the middle of a round trip itinerary, the rest of your reservation is also canceled. And no, it is very highly unlikely (like, it won't happen if you don't ask, don't tell) they will charge you the fare difference.
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if it's a one way? sure! if it was a round trip, they would cancel all your onward reservations. Just remember, you can't check a bag, because the bag has to be checked to your "official" destination
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I'm not sure from your question if the ABQ-BNA flight is a direct with a stop in ATL or if it is two aircraft (change of planes). So here are my answers for both examples: If it is a direct ABQ-BNA with a stop in ATL: You can, but you shouldn't. When they go to depart Atlanta for Nashville, their count will be off because you boarded in Albuquerque and should still be on the plane. That throws them into 9/11 mode of trying to find you, checking to see if you left something on the plane, etc. It will delay the flight, and you really don't want to do that since they have your ID info. If it is an ABQ-BNA with a change in ATL: No problem. When you don't show for the second flight, they won't sweat it. P.S. Yes, they really do go into panic mode if the count is off. I was on a plane where that happened.
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Double check Delta's policy. In my years with a few different airlines, I've never heard of any airline charging a passenger for missing a flight period. They'll charge if you miss your flight and have to change it, but just to miss it and nothing else, there's no charge. As long as you pay the ticket price, I don't see anyone caring about you making your flight or not. You may want to give a courtesy notice in Atlanta to an agent, make something up like, "Hi, I have family here and there's been an issue I have to go deal with." Nothing too specific, they don't need great detail, just let them know so they don't waste time, and possibly delay the flight looking for you or anything. I've had people get off at a halfway point before, it's no big deal. I would just tell them the rules and charges they may have to pay if they want to use their flight again etc etc, note their record. But if you're going one-way, getting of at ATL and being done with it, you shouldn't have a problem. EDIT: Patricia is absolutely right about the plane change or not. If it's a continued flight with the same plane, they may freak, give the airline notice, talk to a gate agent or whoever you can find.

where can I find cheap last minutes flights from Nashville, TN to Augusta, GA

where can I find cheap last minutes flights from Nashville, TN to Augusta, GA?

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delta regional good luck !!
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I have a connecting flight with 30 minutes to spare, will I make it

I have a connecting flight with 30 minutes to spare, will I make it?
I'm flying from phila to vegas, but I have a connection at Nashville TN, my flight is scheduled to land in Nashville at 5:00pm and then the next flight takes off at 5:30pm. Will I make the connection? Southwest airways setup both flights
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You should, as long as you don't waste any time getting between gates at the airport.
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cuttin it close...RUUUUUN !!!! Helps if you are in the same terminal and the gates are close. ask the check-in lady for info too...they may be able to tell the nashville to vegas plane that you are on your way if you will poss be just a few minutes late and you are hustling to get there.
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As long as the first plane isn't delayed, you should be fine. As was previously noted, though, you'll want to go between gates as soon as you get off the plane.
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don't see why not don't panic
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No you are going to miss the plane ...........who booked such a bad connection for you?
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You should, but you may have to run. On the way to the gate after landing a flight crew member will often read the gate assignments for connecting flights for the passengers. Listen for that so you can get off and head for your gate.
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If you're using the same airline, they will notify the next flight that your first flight is arriving at 5pm. I believe they will also notify that flight if you're running late. However, this may change. The good thing is, you don't need to get a boarding pass. The check-in station will give you two passes. I suggest that you run fast. This happened to me in the past and I was so scared that we're going to miss the flight.
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Yes you will make it! Nashville is a really big airport though you don't have to run but don't doodle around, you don't have time to shop. Use the bathroom and then go find your plane. My flight was delayed one time and I got there about 5 minutes before the other took off...luckily I only had to go across the hall. Good Luck
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shouldn't be a problem, and if you continue your flight with the same airline, there is even a chance they wait for you in case you are delayed. I wouldn't panic, why should they sell you a ticket if it's impossible to catch the next flight? http://www.airplanes.se
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You might make it, but a 30 minute connection is risky. It assumes that your inbound flight arrives on time or close to it, which is far from certain. Even minor weather or airport congestion delays could easily make your arrival too late. I am a former frequent flyer and I never book less than 60 minutes for a connection. I am also a former travel agent and would never book a 30 minute connection for a customer. I suggest looking up later flights out of Nashville. At least you'll know what alternatives you have if you don't make it.
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You may make it, but are your luggages will?
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It will be pretty tight but hopefully you are sitting in the front of the plane so that you can be one of the first passengers off. Because people are reaching for their bags in the overhead bins, that is what causes people to take so long getting off the airplane. Sometimes the flight arrives early to the airport and hopefully your flight departs on-time from PHL. If the gate for the flight to Vegas is close to your arriving gate, then you should be all right.

What is the cheapest way to get to Nashville from Chicago

What is the cheapest way to get to Nashville from Chicago?
I'm horrible with comparing. What is the cheapest way to get to nashville from chicago. Flight, Bus, Train?
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Hitch hike, but not the safest!
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greyhound. If you want to get there in hours, Southwest flies from Nashville to Midway pretty cheap if you buy in advance. www.southwest.com
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Check out MEGABUS.COM Trips for a dollar!
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well i went to school in nashville, i took the bus (1st and last time) now it was cheaper, but the ride was 12 hours of stop and go, off and on. there are always cheap flights with southwest, the lowest i have paid is $85 roundtrip. but the max i have paid is about $150. amtrak doesn't leave from nashville, but i think they leave from memphis if you can drive there. If you drive you can get there in 6 hours minimum, rent a car $25 bucks a day depending on the days you go, and you can drop off the car in chicago. hope my twenty cents helps
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Megabus is cheap BUT... now just think... If you can travel far on a bus for $1... imagine what kinds of "characters" would be on that bus! NOT SAFE! Try southwest... they fly nonstop from Chicago Midway to Nashville and are USUALLY cheap. You can also try United or American from Chicago Ohare to Nashville.. Im not sure about Amtrak but you could try them as well.
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bus-- get your tickets a week b4 u go and they are a lot cheaper....say ur leaving on a wed...get them the wed b4 ur trip i went from peoria, il to augusta, ga and back home for $160