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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 5:31 pm
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Leaving a flight without completing the last leg

Original flight booked JFK to Berlin, Germany on Iberia. There is a flight change in Madrid. How can one end this journey in Madrid and not continue to Berlin? How should the bags be checked? Would Iberia allow this upon request?
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 5:33 pm
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Is this a one way ticket or the last leg of your trip?

Search "hidden city" and you'll find plenty of info.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by mbece
Is this a one way ticket or the last leg of your trip?

Search "hidden city" and you'll find plenty of info.
This is the second part of a "mistake fare" trip Barcelona to Rio (first part) and
JFK-Berlin that includes a flight change in Madrid.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 7:19 pm
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Leaving a flight without completing the last leg

You will be at the mercy of the JFK agent and they may or may not short check to just MAD.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 7:44 pm
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How should the bags be checked?
Don't check any bags and just get off at Madrid
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 8:01 pm
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You could also just not feel well enough to travel in Madrid and have your bags pulled. The airline isn't supposed to send your luggage though it could happen leaving you SOL.
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