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In response to "Why? They are legally allowed to bump the guy, why spend the money?" by ty97

sure, United would be stupid not to embrace this PR! -- nm

Posted by Max Apr 11 '17, 07:52

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They IDB people often, you just don't hear about it. This is an odd case. - ty97 Apr 11, 07:54 5
- I wouldn't call the IDB system wise business, I'd call it gambling. -- nm - Max Apr 11, 07:56 4
  - They know how often people book and don't show up and they run algorithms to determine the right overbooking amount - ty97 Apr 11, 08:07 3
    - They lost this time. And then had the cops enforce a win. -- nm - Reagen Apr 11, 08:11 2
      - Obviously they lost this time, but overall they win. -- nm - ty97 Apr 11, 08:11 1
        
        But this is my point - instead of sucking up the loss they tried to have The House Always Wins. -- nm - Reagen Apr 11, 08:20

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