Overbooking occurs when more passengers are booked on a flight than there are seats available. Learn your rights and options if you are affected by overbooking, with help from airfairness.
Airlines often overbook flights to account for passengers who do not show up. This practice helps ensure flights depart at full capacity, which is more cost-effective for airlines.
Overbooking allows airlines to maximize their revenue by filling as many seats as possible.
During peak travel seasons or for popular routes, overbooking is more common as airlines anticipate high demand.
Airlines may overbook flights to accommodate last-minute bookings and changes, leading to a higher likelihood of denied boarding.
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