If Your Flight Is Overbooked, Don't Volunteer to Get Bumped

aveFlights are overbooked all the time. If you’re going to be bumped, don’t volunteer to take the airline’s compensation—whether they offer cash or a voucher. Instead, be one of those passengers involuntarily denied boarding and receive much more in compensation.

The infographic below from AirHelp explains why overbooking happens and how to minimize your chances of getting bumped from a flight. It also explains the monetary benefits of being bumped, though. If you volunteer to be denied boarding, the airline might offer you $200-$400 back, but if you’re involuntarily denied, federal regulations require you to be compensated up to $1,300, depending on how much of a delay was involved. You should get 2 to 4 times the ticket price plus a full refund of your original ticket. Cash is better than a voucher, but you have to make sure you’re involuntarily denied boarding, rather than accepting whatever the airline offers for volunteers.

How to Avoid Being Bumped from a Flight | AirHelp Blog

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