It Might Be A Flight Of Fancy

As the admin at my company, it’s my job to do the monthly expense reporting. A coworker stops in my office one morning to talk about a trip they’re taking. 

Coworker: “Okay, this is weird. I have two options for this flight back home from [City]. Option one: a direct flight from [City] to [Home] is about $600. Option two: a direct flight from [City] with a layover in [Home] and then going to [Other City] is about $450.”

Me: “…what?”

Coworker: “Yeah, I have no idea, either. Take the cheaper one?”

Me: “Uh, are you checking any bags or anything?”

Coworker: “Nope, just taking a backpack.”

Me: “Are the planes different?”

Coworker: “Nope, same plane.”

Me: *Pauses* “Take the cheaper option, then. Just… oops, you’re not going to [Other City], and you’re saving the company money?”

Coworker: “That’s what I figured. Thanks! I’ll send you the receipt as soon as I get it.”

If you’re wondering, the trip went fine.