Hi everyone:

Using a travel certificate I received from UA, I will be using them to go from EWR-JAX via IAD (ugh!) next month. I am going on the 18th, so chances are good the airline will need volunteers. I have never done the "bumping" thing before, so I looked up the Bestfares website about this. After looking at the article, I still have a couple of questions:

1. Is it possible to have it noted in the record prior to the day of departure that I am willing to volunteer my seat?

2. If I am actually "bumped" (involuntarily), do I get to keep the affected flight coupon(s) for later use? If so, would there be any penalties when using them in the future?

3. Any other tips/advice in this area?


Thank you in advance for your advice, fellow Fters.