Recently at SJC, I heard Southwest offering a $300 travel voucher plus hotel accomodations. It may be up to each gate agent(s) though. Get all the facts first before attempting this with any airline. If you have the time to wait at the airport (preferrably in a lounge) you can talk (schmooze) with agents and pax to gain valuable infomation.

Also, it helps to know what other airlines are flying to your destination ahead of time. I've had experiences where I was bumped, asked to be protected on US Air, and made it home ahead of my other itinerary. Not too bad when you come home early with a BIG FAT voucher in your hand

I'll stop now cause there are many, many threads on this very subject

[This message has been edited by CART_Flagman (edited 11-19-2000).]