Does anyone have experience getting bumped on a transatlantic flight? I need to fly from ORD to BRU on Sabena or AA anytime between 5/18 (Friday) and 5/24 (Memorial Day) and I'm trying to book myself on a flight that has a chance of being overbooked because I have all the time - but not all the money - in the world.

I read many tips on getting dumped on domestic routes and I wonder if these tips also apply to transatlantic routes (ie flying Friday afternoon or Monday morning).

So, any suggestions?