Originally Posted by
ephraimlong
Hi all ,
I was checking in for my flight tmr Singapore to Tokyo and was been shown "one or more of your flights today may be overbooked" and stated if i am willing to be on the bump list. I am a Y pax no status or whatsort ever with a newly created mileageplus account.
I clicked "yes" and checked in subsequently.
Since its my first time doing this , could the experts kindly advise what sort of procedures i would be going thru like signing a voluntary form etc and also if any one could teach me how to negotiate with him in terms of the compensation offered.
After signing the voluntary bump , would i be able to decline the offer should the offer be too cheap? or obligated to be bump without any permission from me.
As UA only has 1 flight per day out of singapore , would they bump me to fellow star alliance partners like in singapore case : eg SQ.
Thanks!
Hi, and Welcome to FT. Yoou have the Final Say if you would like to accept. I would do some research on what other flights would be acceptable for you to take. The Gate Agents like when you are prepared. Look them up, write them down and have them ready. Get to the Gate early, hand in your slip. Say that you would like to Volunteer, have Carry On Luggage ( very important) and show your easy to work with, prepared and most of all flexible. Dont bug them, they know your there (sit close to the gate in eye shot) and read the following to help step up your game. Yes, they will book you on other Star Flights, so look at those for your best alternates. Good luck and let us know how you made out:
http://www.quora.com/What-can-you-do...bump-on-United
Safe Travels..