Originally Posted by
mvoight
Are you sure there were 41 IDBs or just 41 people on the standby list? Did they make an announcement saying 41 were IDB, or how else did you find out?
You mention weight reduction. Was the flight oversold or were you removed due to weight issues because of weather? If it was due to weigh restrictions, you are not entitled to IDB
Whether someone is entitled to IDB compensation when there is a weight and balance issue depends on the size of the aircraft. In such situations, small planes (i.e., small commuter aircraft or certain xmall RJs) are exempt from the IDB rules, but weight and balance would not be an exemption for mainline service.