overbooking
Jun 3, 2007 | 3:16 pm
#1
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overbooking
I recently read an article in the NYT about overbooking. It stated that one factor that increases your chance of being involuntarily bumped from an overbooked flight is late check-in. Just wondering: if this is true, then does Internet check-in and printing of boarding pass 12-24hrs before departure make it less likely to be bumped?
thanks
Ken
thanks
Ken
Jun 3, 2007 | 3:38 pm
#3
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In theory, yes. In practice, I've been IDB'ed twice and both times I attempted OLCI the day before and received "Receive seat at gate" responses. So I was able to clear security without a seat assignment, and then I was IDB'ed.
Still, it can't hurt to OLCI early.
Still, it can't hurt to OLCI early.
Jun 4, 2007 | 4:51 am
#4
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I've never been IDB'd due to overbooking once I had a seat assignment
I've been IDB'd when there was an equipment change (to a smaller plane) or flight cancellation, but never for overbooking. I have gotten the message that I couldn't get a seat assignment when I tried to OLCI, once or twice but then I called reservations, and since this was on UA, where I'm a 1P, the reservations person did some sort of override, and gave me a seat assignment. If your carrier can't give you a seat assignment 24-2 hours before your flight, that's NOT a good sign.
Jun 4, 2007 | 6:49 am
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I recently read an article in the NYT about overbooking. It stated that one factor that increases your chance of being involuntarily bumped from an overbooked flight is late check-in. Just wondering: if this is true, then does Internet check-in and printing of boarding pass 12-24hrs before departure make it less likely to be bumped?