Originally Posted by
Often1
Why has an overbooking occurred? As a TA, OP should not be surprised. Other than intentional RM/IM reasons, aircraft subs result in overbookings as do "must flies" and also near-term INOP seats and the like.
OP states that it's still a 16 F seat 739, and EF shows the same. Eighteen days out is a bit early for FAM or must ride bumps or an inop seat.