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I almost did not get on the flight because it was overbooked.
The overbooking phenomenon has been accentuated by the deregulation of the air sector and fierce competition between companies.
Nothing seems to happen; it is overbooking and it seems to be a matter of simple justice.
It does not make the practice of overbooking illegal.
On the basis of statistical evidence from previous flights, airlines estimate the probable number of no-shows and overbook accordingly.
This scheme is intended to cover off-loading, whether as a result of overbooking policy or otherwise.
These rules shall apply both to cases of 'overbooking', and the cancellation or delay of flights operated by regular and charter airlines.
The days of waiting helplessly while airlines cancelled, delayed and overbooked flights will soon be over.
