Originally Posted by
garykung
I will still do so, as I will argue that is a VDB, not IDB.
+1 The early arrival defeats the IDB.
However, the same DOT rule also mandates airlines to seek volunteers before bumping.
Given DL has failed to do so, DL can still in trouble with the DOT.
I'm sure the GA thought she was doing a favor for two kettles by moving them to the generally more expensive and more desirable nonstop for free. If they didn't object, then effectively they accepted the change. In some circumstances, people need to stand up for themselves at the time something is happening, although that can be hard for those who don't travel much and don't know the rules about their rights in such cases.