Overbooked Flight? The Airline Could Owe You Over $2,000—Plus, How to Avoid Getting Bumped in the First Place

Overbooked Flight? The Airline Could Owe You Over $2,000—Plus, How to Avoid Getting Bumped in the First Place

These are the steps you should take if you're bumped from a flight, plus tips to avoid becoming the victim of an overbooked flight in the future. Road Red Runner/Adobe Stock A long line of passengers waits at an airport gate.Key PointsAirlines routinely overbook flights based on historical no-show data, which can result in passengers being involuntarily bumped.Travelers who check in late, book basic economy, or fly solo are more likely to be den…