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by Rebelgecko 1260 days ago
It sounds like they're saying "we don't overbook on purpose, but sometimes we need to change what plane we use on a flight and we've already sold more tickets than the new plane can accommodate"
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Sure, but 103% overbooking is EVERY flight. Having reduced carrying capacity because of high temps, high winds, mechanical problems or switching planes is the exception not the rule.