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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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novembermoon · 51-55
Common practice does not mean it is ok. It is very high-handed, motivated by greed than anything else. I find it disturbing to use the argument that just because every other airline does it makes it acceptable. To me, this man stood his ground. He stands for all the disgruntled people who in the past who have been victims of exploitation of these big airline companies who use the fine print in their ticketing system to their advantage. Just think of flight cancellations, flight delays and the like. Who audits these big companies to ensure standards? It is big auditing companies I believe. Must be a case of 'I scratch your back, you scratch mine' then. And the losers? The paying customer. You and me.
Cierzo · M
Some say that it makes tickets cheaper. Well, if slaves were used to make cars or build houses, they would be cheaper too. Should we return to slavery then?

I personally prefer to pay a fair fare for my ticket even if it is more expensive, but being treated as a person, not as cattle.
SW-User
Novembermoon. I can take your reply somewhat personal so who the hell is arguing. Maybe you are but I'm not. Read my answer properly
novembermoon · 51-55
@pete11: I am not picking a fight. Am just adding on to what you said about disagreeing with the practice which is prevalent in the industry.
SW-User
@novembermoon: ok