overbooking flights.Did you know?

Did you know that it's common practice for airlines to overbook flights in order to maximise their profits. This is done to make up for late cancellations. I personally have never agreed with this procedure as it's not 100% reliable. As we all have seen

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JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

Yes but also I was told there is an actual regulation that states airlines must offer $1300 vouchers to customers when they overbook flights and need volunteers. I have not yet looked into this but it would be an interesting additional nail in the coffin for United.

As well...the people who they wanted in those seats were not other paying customers but employees. So they were not getting money for them to fly.

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

http://frequentlyflying.boardingarea.com/involuntary-denied-boarding-compensation-explained/

SW-User

I wonder if the 4 passengers that left/dragged out were compensated