Continental Airline Tickets

Return flight - ok to board at transfer airport?

Will airline regulations allow me to bypass the original part of a flight and board at the transfer airport? I am flying from Italy to Toronto in July and returning in August. The return flight itinerary involves a transfer in Philadelphia. I will actually be closer to Philadelphia toward the end of my travel, and would have to BACKTRACK to get back to Toronto to catch my return flight. Can I just board in Philadelphia?

Public Comments

1. No, you'll forfeit your ticket. It only works for getting off early. Call the airline and see if they'll do that change without charging you for it.
2. Since this is international and not a domestic flight, probably they won't let you out of the transfer halls. It is better to call them earlier and ask to change your return ticket. http://blog.lessno.com
3. You can't do that, anytime you miss a leg of any of your flights, the remainder of your flights will be cancelled. You can try and re-book your return flight without the Toronto to Philadelphia leg of your trip, but most likely will have to pay a penalty and possibly a more expensive ticket, but don't just skip the flight, they will cancel any remaining flights.