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In theory, regulations like EC 261, Brazilian ANAC 400, and the Montreal Convention protect passenger rights when their flights are canceled or delayed. They outline clear expectations that airlines must follow to pay out for their inconvenience. However, it’s not always cut and dry. Airlines are a business, and they want to protect their bottom line. They won’t voluntarily pay you out under these regulations. Instead, you have to contact them after the fact to do so. You’ll submit your documentation to prove your claim, and oftentimes, they’ll reject it - even if you have a viable case! [...]

Overbooking flights is a common phrase that we hear. Many passengers encounter unprecedented delays due to this practice of airlines and often end up being stranded. Some people travel with families and kids, while others need to attend important work conferences, job interviews, or take an exam in a different country. The carelessness of airlines can not only cost you time, money, and energy, but you may also end up missing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Additionally, booking another flight, finding a seat, and paying extra money on top of the hassle you face as a passenger can be highly agitating. [...]

Overbooked or oversold flights have become a common occurrence, especially for frequent fliers. If you are travelling during the holiday or peak tourism season, you should look for overbooked flights. Airlines often oversell the flights during these times as the ticket prices are at an all-time high, and letting even one seat go vacant on a plane can mean a loss for the airline. To avoid this, airlines oversell the flights considering some passengers will inevitably not show up at the last minute. This often holds true as despite having confirmed bookings, some passengers are a no-show for [...]

An overbooked flight is every traveller's nightmare. When you reach the airport and rush through customs and immigration, eager to board your plane, all of a sudden, the gate attendant tells you the flight is overbooked, and you will have to stay back. But why does that happen? Simply put, airlines overbook flights when they suspect several passengers are not going to show up, and instead of flying the plane with vacant seats, they oversell the flight to ensure all the seats are occupied. But how can they refuse entry to a passenger who holds a valid ticket? [...]

Overbooked flight is a common term we get to hear. While air travel is stressful enough, worrying about getting bumped because of an overbooked flight is an additional bother. Airlines practice overbooking to avoid losing the revenue generated per seat. If, due to any reason, a passenger is unable to show up for the booked flight, the seat will remain empty, and the airline will have to compensate for the loss. When multiple seats are empty, the loss may amount to thousands of Euros per flight. To avoid such mishaps, airlines calculate how many seats go empty per [...]

Overbooking flights is a common practice among airlines. Depending on the previous data, the airline makes calculations on how many seats per flight are going vacant. Each empty seat on a flight incurs a loss to the airline, and when combined, it may amount to a lot of money lost overall. In order to avoid this loss, an airline is overbooked. If you are wondering how an airline knows the number of seats that might go empty per flight, there is a straightforward way to calculate that. Airlines have data on how many seats are empty per flight [...]

Flight cancellations are common and often inevitable. So, if you're a regular traveler, there's almost no way you can avoid it. Everybody hates delays and cancellations, and you often can't avoid them. But you still have a choice on how to react to the situation. Either you can be angry and frustrated, or you can remain calm and think about making the best of a flight cancellation. This article will discuss the things you need to do when your flight is cancelled. Key Takeaways While flight cancellations can be frustrating, losing your cool won't help you get to [...]

Flight cancellation messages or calls from the airline can be your biggest nightmare when you are ready for your dream vacation or for an important business trip. But sometimes things don't go according to your plans and you have to deal with such frustrating and annoying scenarios. If your flight is cancelled, you would want to find out why the airline cancelled that flight and what you should do in a situation like this? It’s important to know as the reason of the cancellation will dictate your next steps and whether or not you’re eligible for a refund. [...]

Has this ever happened to you, when you've booked a plane ticket and the next day you find out that you cannot go due to a genuine reason? It isn't very pleasant. And I'm sure that you would want to get a refund on your unused ticket. So, can you get a refund on an unused airline ticket? If yes, then how? You’ll get answers to these questions and more in the article below. So, let’s dive in. Key Takeaways You can get a refund on your unused airline ticket, but it depends on the airline's policy and [...]