Glossary
Passenger Experience
Oversale (Overbooking)
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Definition
The airline practice of selling more tickets than available seats to account for no-shows
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oversale (Overbooking)?
The airline practice of selling more tickets than available seats to account for no-shows
How does Oversale (Overbooking) relate to other aviation concepts?
Oversale (Overbooking) is closely related to Denied Boarding and Load Factor, among other key aviation concepts.
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