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Overbooked flights

Post by abbby » Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00 am

Does it happen often? For example SIA? I've read a lot online but does it happen much? Very curious. Anyone had experiences before?
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Re: Overbooked flights

Post by Lisafuller » Fri, 22 Dec 2023 2:20 pm

Not often, in my experience. Has only happened a handful of times in my decades of flying. Understand it's a more common occurrence with budget airlines.

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Re: Overbooked flights

Post by newsingaporeuser » Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:22 am

Pre covid, I flew Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Cathay quite regularly. The way I think about "overbookedness" is if there are free upgrades.
I have flown SQ the most and have never seen an upgrade.
BA and Cathay I was regularly upgraded for free (Economy to Premium Economy, or Premium to Business)

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Re: Overbooked flights

Post by PNGMK » Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:59 am

I've been upgraded once on SQ. Extremely rare. As I recall they upgraded my seat but not my meal as well.
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