I know the answer here might be obvious, but I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the practice of airlines overselling flights, often leading to overbooking situations. Why do airlines do it, and is it ethical?
Just to clarify some terminology:
Airline revenue and inventory management is incredibly complex, and airlines use all kinds of methods to both price discriminate based on different consumer segments, and fill seats. Airlines want as many seats as possible filled, with people paying as much as they’re willing to.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
