Loading...Last year there was a case with United when their passenger received $10,000 in travel credit for agreeing not to fly. So, overbooking happens but the chances of such compensations are poor.
There are still cases but they are pretty rare when an airline decides who is not flying due to overbooking. In most cases, they look for a passenger who agrees to do it on his/her own getting compensations in return.
There is no set sum of money given in such cases. That is why when you agree to be dumped from a plane, keep it mind the sum you will be given. As for Delta and United gate agents they have a right to give out up to $10,000 and $9,950 in travel credits, respectively
As a rule gate attendants start with low offers on purpose. It is reasonable not to accept the very first offer. The suggested sum of money depends on the flight in question and readiness of passengers to fly by another flight.
Compensations are provided by airlines at the airports on the very day. It is preferable to ask for cash instead of vouchers. The thing is that these vouchers have expiration dates and other restrictions. If anyway you are given a voucher, feel free to ask about expiration dates and what perks and services it covers.
And finally, make sure you are guaranteed a seat on the other flight. Because it is highly possible that you will not be able to fly the next day as well.
