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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 7:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Often1
No. It wouldn't and it rarely does. EC 261/2004 is for involuntary downgrades. By definition, these are not involuntary.

So, why take less than EC 261/2004 provides? Because that may go to someone else. Volunteers provide a win-win-win. The carrier deals with a problem at lower cost, a pax who might have been DG against their will isn't and someone who is fine with a flight in a lesser cabin gets something for his troubles.
good point! my bad.
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