Why do airlines overbook flights?

IBTimesUK
IBTimesUK
  • 7 years ago
Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for "no-shows." Passengers are sometimes left behind or "bumped" as a result.

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