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    American Airlines Gave Her A Free Staycation In Italy — And $3,600 In Vouchers

    by SharonKurheg March 20, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 20, 2026

    Most travelers dread hearing their flight is oversold. But for one passenger, it turned into a free staycation — and thousands of dollars in flight vouchers. Most of us know …

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    The Different Ways Airlines Decide Who Gets Bumped

    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025

    Years ago, I worked for a non-profit organization that, among other things, used the skills of volunteers to do activities in the community. Part of my job was gathering these …

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    American Airlines’ Approach for Dealing with Oversold Flights

    by joeheg November 28, 2023
    by joeheg November 28, 2023

    It’s no secret that airlines oversell tickets for flights. By selling more tickets than the actual number of seats on a flight, they can maximize their revenue and reduce the …

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    • Travel
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