Flying United? You may want to give up your seat...

[BmorePat87]

(04-12-2017, 11:08 AM)Au165 Wrote: Never understood that though. They are already paid for the ticket, why would it cost more? Thhey are actually saving on fuel costs by flying planes with less people on them but have been "sold out".

They make more money by flying a full plane despite the increased fuel use.

Interesting enough, United involunatrily bumps less people than Southwest or American. They bumped roughly 1 in every 23,300 passengers last year compared to the industry standard of 1 in every 16,600 or so. The difference is the unfortunate accident that occurred after the police had to get involved.

So if you don't want to be bumped, don't fly Southwest or American over United.