Originally Posted by
ft543
Are there any automated checks for this type of thing? It seems like if you traveled with a carry-on bag and only used a mobile boarding pass you might be able to fly under the radar.
You would be a 'no-show' for the sector. I guess if the airline wanted to look for a pattern of this for flights HKG-VietNam they could do it, and adjust their handling accordingly. But that's a big 'if' as to whether they will be bothered... unless they want to force more people to cancel.