Overbooking: why does it happen and what can be done?

Overbooking: Why does it happen and how can you avoid it?

Imagine this: you've arrived at the airport, bought a ticket, but you're not allowed to check in for your flight because there are no available seats.
If this has happened to you or you don't want to deal with it, we'll tell you how to protect yourself from overbooking.

Why does this happen?

The airline sold more tickets than there were seats on your plane.
Due to technical issues, one side was replaced with another, with fewer seats.
A force majeure event occurred, and seats on the plane had to be reserved for VIPs or airline employees.

What to do if you're overbooked?

Check in for your flight in advance and get your boarding passes online.
Arrive at the airport early and try to be among the first passengers to check in.
If you're denied check-in due to overbooking, request a rebooking and compensation for an alternative flight.

Travel in comfort!