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Do VPNs unlock secret airfare deals?

Ellsworth Toohey
Oct 08, 2024
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"You can get cheaper flight tickets by using a VPN and appearing to the internet as if you were somewhere else."

I've read that claim many times, but I've had my doubts about its truthfulness. The theory goes that airlines offer different prices based on your geographic location. By using a VPN to appear as if yo…

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