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# overbooking

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United Airlines will give passengers up to $10,000 for giving up seats on oversold flights

But it will keep overselling tickets.

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Apr 27th 2017, 7:19 AM

Explainer: Why on earth do airlines overbook flights? And do Irish airlines do it?

“Because it makes sense to do so” and “yes, at least Aer Lingus sometimes does” are the answers.

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Apr 11th 2017, 4:44 PM

Irish MEP left behind in Dublin Airport by Lufthansa

Seán Kelly had been booked on the flight and had paid for his ticket well in advance. And he’s not happy with what happened…

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May 10th 2016, 1:57 PM