Why Airlines Overbook Flights

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Why airlines sell more seats than they have. Have you ever found yourself in an overbooking situation? It means that there are more passengers checked in for flight than seats on board the plane. It sounds crazy, but airlines usually sell more tickets than there are seats available on the plane on purpose. Having a ticket doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you’ll be able to fly to your destination. Here's why it occurs, and what to do in case it happens to you.

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... and in the EU 4:23
How to make the best of overbooking 5:21
What about charter flights? ✈️ 6:56

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SUMMARY:
- To make up for the inevitable lost passengers, a lot of airlines use overbooking. They sell more tickets than available seats just to be on a safe side, and ensure the seats will be filled somehow.
- The airline staff can try to find volunteers who’ll agree to wait for the next flight in exchange for different perks. But if there are none, the passengers who were the last to check in won’t be allowed to board.
- Sometimes overbooking happens because of uncontrollable major circumstances.
- The carriers shouldn’t get away with overbooking, and have a responsibility to their clients.
- In the US, if you wait for 2 hours or less, you’re entitled to 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination (maximum $675). If you wait 2-4 hours, you should get 400% of your one-way fare to your destination (maximum $1350) on domestic flights.
- In the EU, the compensation for shorter flights would be about $140 to $275, depending on the distance. For longer distances, the reimbursement would range from $220 to $445.
- You could also just claim the money for the ticket, or go back to the starting point of your trip if it’s a connecting flight.
- Choose the most popular destination in a hot season. If there are several flights a day, the airline will bump extra passengers from the earlier flights onto yours.
- Be the first to come to the check-in desk and ask the airline employee to put you on the list of volunteers to stay back in case of overbooking.
- If you fly often with an airline of a certain alliance, and have their silver or golden bonus card, you can also benefit from overbooking.
- Despite all these perks, overbooking is more often a problem than a benefit. All these rules work for regular flights, but not for charter ones.
-That’s why the best advice here is to be among the first passengers to the check-in desk.

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Hey there, BrightSiders! Which airlines are your favorite ones?

BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL

How to solve the problem:
1. Buy the ticket before it is released
2. Get into the plane before the gate is opened

kaiwut

How too always get in the plane:
1: Come 3 hours early
2: Get in the line first
3: Run into the gate
Edit: Thank you for 34 likes! It’s the most I’ve ever gotten! :D
Edit 2: Omg thank you so much for 242 likes! You are the best guys!

nevayesilkayaytplays

Honestly they shouldn’t do this? People might be going to see sick loved ones, heading to a funeral or wedding or just plainly going ont heir dream vacation?!

Abby-pbkf

TIMESTAMPS:
Why on Earth would they sell more tickets than seats? 😠 1:04
How you can stand up for your rights 3:06
What you need to know about refunds in the US 3:34
... and in the EU 4:23
How to make the best of overbooking 5:21
What about charter flights? ✈️ 6:56

BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL

I was on an overbooked flight once, as compensation the airline gave us a free upgrade to business class on the same flight

sambav

I learn a lot when I watch these vídeos, cause I've been studying english by myself.

arthurcapurro

That's is pure greed!! If they don't show up, leave it empty!! It's already paid for!! They're trying to get paid twice on the same seat. Smh Hotels try to do the same thing. Just greed!!

gwendolynn

I'm also happy because how famous Bright Side is...
He still reads comments

Casteray

It's better to do web check-in 24 hrs prior to the flight schedule so that in case the check-in counter closes when you arrived, they would still accommodate you to fly on your scheduled flight and there will be no hassle on your part. 😀

rimidalV_

I swear. Airlines should not be doing this. I have been in this situation twice. I lash out the first time, and rage the second time. Because they said "SoRrY wE CaN't rEfUnD yOuR TiCkEt. It'S CoMpAnIeS pOlICy" i almost had a throw down with them

Noelleiscute

I volunteered for a bump on an overbooked flight. Got $500 future airfare, hotel night and the extra day at the vacay site. The $500 flights were then used for a Vegas trip :-D.
They were asking for volunteers, given the bad videos of the passenger being removed from his seat. The lady next to me was desperate to get to a wedding. Sadly she did not get my

mepalker

First time I hear about it. Usually you get your seat when you check-in online and that is it. I am talking about Europe here, I'm guessing this only happens in the US? If not, I will have to be more careful in the future 😊

rea

Once there was a time I was flying back home and a flight was overbooked, there were no more flights that day so we got 1, 000 $ and got a free hotel room with three beds, a free restaurant to eat at, and another day of vacation!

emilytang

Once I was flying from India to Middle East it was peak time. My name was called out I went to the crew and they gave me a business class upgrade as I was a frequent flyer with them I was so happy

sagarjina