Easy question?
 

I'm sure this probably qualifies as a "frequently-asked question" but I've not found an answer using Search...

Hypothetical example:

#1) Rate for city B to city C $400

#2) Rate for city A to C, with a connection in B $200

If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).

Thanks in advance --

The Hadite

This only works if your travel ends in city B.

By not using the B to C portion of your ticket, ALL subsequent flights; the connection from B to c and the return flights from C to B, then B to A will be canceled.

Very likely when you do not show up for the first segment they will cancel the rest of your segments

If you don't fly A-B, your whole itin is cancelled. You can fly A-B & drop C, but that's hidden city ticketing & that's against airline policies (but only if they catch you - and only if you do it regularly. I'm assuming since you're in B, you're in a hub city? If you can find a cheap one-way B-A flight (under the $200 difference), you could fly B-A-B-C & return C-B & drop B-A on the return - again, technically against airline rules (but again, only if they catch you).

This sort of thing is generally frowned on by the airlines.

No dice. The balance of your itinerary will be cancelled if you don't fly the first segment.

That said, if not checking bags, and if you can be dropped off at A, fly from A but disembark in B. Such as:
A-B-C
C-B (get off the plane)

It's admirable to tell the gate agent that you won't be boarding the final B-A flight. Then they won't page you incessantly when the door is closing.

I haven't seen anyone mention it but if you drop the B-A segment (especially on a regular basis) you wouldn't want to use your Worldperks number.