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The passengers also benefit by lower ticket prices (if they regularly had empty seats on the plane because they can't overbook, they would have to

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Apr 11 '17, 09:24

raise prices). I think this is more complicated than a simple who's right or wrong. I think we all agree dragging a guy off a plane and injuring him is the wrong outcome, but there is some culpability all around. 3 other passengers left the plane of their own accord (were awarded some compensation and re-booked) without incident. Yes, they should show more flexibility in paying more to get people off (but if there were no caps, people would just drive up the price every time), and they should show greater flexibility in re-booking people on other airlines as well. But I think the situation is more complex than just passenger is right, United is wrong.

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- Your argument contradicts your own prior argument that airlines bottom line benefits by being able to overbook. If you take that away they will raise - pmb Apr 11, 09:32
- not to mention that airlines routinely charge you up the ass when you book late. - groiny Apr 11, 09:30 2
  - Given the airlines go broke every few years, I worry about their profits often. That said, they should earn them properly. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 11, 09:47 1
    - all the more reason for them to look into their procedures. -- nm - groiny Apr 11, 09:49

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The passengers also benefit by lower ticket prices (if they regularly had empty seats on the plane because they can't overbook, they would have to

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