16 Airport Scams Airlines Are Quietly Using On Passengers

Airlines have a system — and you're playing right into it. From airport layouts designed to make you spend more to sneaky seat upgrade tactics, this video exposes the subtle tricks airlines use on unsuspecting travelers. Watch before your next trip and learn how to beat them at their own game. #AirTravel, #TSAHacks, #BoomerTravel, #FlyingMistakes, #AirportTips, #CarryOnMistakes, #TravelSecrets, #FrequentFlyerTips, #AirlineHacks, #AirportScams OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:44 The Real Reason Airlines Overbook Flights 00:01:28 The “Fake Delay” Trick 00:02:17 The Baggage Priority Hack 00:02:47 Secret Security Checkpoints 00:03:21 Get More Than a Rebooking When Delayed 00:03:53 Seat Selection Tricks Airlines Don’t Mention 00:04:30 The Water Bottle Setup 00:04:59 The “Two-Ticket Trick” 00:05:33 How to Avoid Getting “Randomly Selected” at TSA 00:06:04 How to Get a Refund for Delays 00:06:39 The Secret Lounges Hiding in Plain Sight 00:07:14 The “Gate Luggage Squeeze” Trick 00:08:07 What’s Banned Now (That Was Fine Last Year) 00:09:01 The Boarding Group Illusion 00:09:52 The Forgotten Expiration Date 00:10:37 The Middle-Seat Upgrade Hack 00:11:22 Outro