Originally Posted by
CLE PLAT
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I have a difficult time understanding how "a bunch of people not checking in" results in one of three standby's (number 3 at that) getting a ticket which directly overbooks the flight.
Believe me, I know I'm not that special. I do spend a lot of money with CO, but the facts are the facts...
You stated the flight was overbooked - so it's possible a sufficient number of people did not check in, did not appear at the gate in time, or mis-connected in order for you to clear into a seat.
Now I've re-read your post, it appears the agent made the overbooked announcement after clearing you, which does seem odd, and why would they offer a guaranteed F seat on another flight if there were people waiting to upgrade into that seat?