Originally Posted by
Tafflyer
I’m sure there’s some professional marketing term for it, but I suspect this is all fake and designed to get people booking early at higher prices under the illusion that seats will be gone soon. There are of course times and destinations that do fill up fast, but these messages generally just feel pushy. I’ve had said message on many flights showing wide open on expertflyer.
Creating scarcity/fear of missing out. Doesn't permit out and out lying though.