üleannustamine
Üleannustamine, also known as "overbooking" in English, is a practice commonly used in the travel and hospitality industries, particularly in airlines, hotels, and rental car services. It refers to the strategy of selling more units of a service than there are actually available, with the expectation that some customers will cancel or fail to show up. This practice is employed to maximize the use of perishable inventory, such as airline seats or hotel rooms, which cannot be stored or reused once the service has been provided.
The concept of üleannustamine is based on statistical probabilities and historical data. Companies use sophisticated algorithms
In the context of airlines, üleannustamine is regulated by various consumer protection laws. For instance, in
While üleannustamine can be beneficial for businesses in terms of revenue optimization, it can also lead to