Re:Southwest to Stop Overbooking as United Uproar Echoes
by dx034 on Friday April 28, 2017 @10:54AM
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On the other hand, the discussion delays boarding, you need better/more gate staff, you need the infrastructure to pay out, quickly book to other flights, etc.
I think Ryanair's approach of not overbooking is sensible as it keeps the operation very easy. Also, they can book every flight to 100%. If you deny boarding, you need to offer alternatives. That's not possible if you're the only airline flying from the airport (Ryanair used to use a lot of regional airports) and your next flights are already at 100%.
I think Ryanair's approach of not overbooking is sensible as it keeps the operation very easy. Also, they can book every flight to 100%. If you deny boarding, you need to offer alternatives. That's not possible if you're the only airline flying from the airport (Ryanair used to use a lot of regional airports) and your next flights are already at 100%.