Originally Posted by
Often1
Of course it's a commercial decision. What did you think it was?
It's easy not to overbook. You just don't sell more seats than exist on the aircraft. All carriers overbook and do so deliberately.
If they can find people willing to delay their departure for a day in return for the small amounts you suggest, why not?
That is called a win-win in the real world. A happy air carrier & passenger. Not such a bad thing. And, if you don't fancy the offer, don't accept it. Someone else will.
Not sure why you're being to aggressive -- I just pointed out that LH is doing this and already is looking for volunteers at the point of online checkin. I never said I felt pressured into accepting "the offer" (that's another subject: "financial compensation" and "later flight" is a bit vague to volunteer for anything).
But it also shows that the EU261 regulations are there for a good reason.
HTB.