Practical info: Passenger rights in case of overbooking on a flight

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Practical info: Passenger rights in case of overbooking on a flight

Overbooking (or overbooking) is a common practice of airlines that sells more tickets than the number of seats available on the aircraft. This strategy is based on statistics showing that a number of passengers do not show up for flight (no-show), which allows companies to optimize their filling rates and profitability. The main reasons for overbooking are: Optimization of revenues: Companies maximize their profits by ensuring that flights are f…