Ülebroneerimine

Ülebroneerimine refers to the practice of overbooking airline seats. Airlines often oversell tickets for a particular flight because they anticipate that some passengers will not show up for their scheduled departure. This strategy aims to maximize revenue by ensuring that as many seats as possible are filled.

The rationale behind overbooking is that a certain percentage of passengers, often referred to as "no-shows," will inevitably miss their flights due to various reasons. By selling more tickets than available seats, airlines attempt to compensate for these anticipated no-shows. If, however, more passengers than anticipated arrive for the flight, the airline faces the issue of having insufficient seats.

In such a situation, airlines typically offer compensation to passengers who are "bumped" from the flight. This compensation can include money, travel vouchers, or a rebooked flight on a later service, often with added amenities. The specific policies and compensation levels vary between airlines and are often governed by regulations in different countries. While overbooking is a common practice aimed at optimizing airline operations and profitability, it can lead to inconvenience and frustration for passengers who are denied boarding.