In September 2023, a Delta flight from Boston to Rome experienced severe overbooking, leading a flight attendant to offer passengers up to $3,500 and hotel accommodations to relinquish their seats. This tactic is part of a broader airline practice of overbooking flights. Between January and March, 26,879 Delta travelers voluntarily accepted travel perks for giving up their seats. Due to strong demand for air travel and compensation rules established by the Department of Transportation, airlines frequently utilize incentives to manage overbooked flights and keep flights full. Compensations can reach up to $2,150 depending on the delay.
Airlines often overbook flights, encouraging passengers to volunteer for later flights in exchange for compensation that can reach up to $4,000 and hotel stays.
From January to March, 26,879 Delta passengers opted for travel perks, showing the trend of airlines incentivizing passengers to give up seats.
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