Originally Posted by
1flyer
This is oversold, just not oversold to the maximum extent the airline is willing to accept.
Airlines don't go on about no-show rates but we know they are quite a bit higher than the few seats still up for sale here.
In your example, the airline is willing to sell another 8 seats at a maximum. Probably less than that as they are planning on doing op-ups if they can sell another expensive PE or C ticket.
Indeed, the flight was heavily oversold with many on the waiting list which did not make it to the plane.
I’m interested in my return flight, if someone is willing to check.
It’s LH773 BKK-FRA on NOV5.