🚨 Know Your Rights If You're Bumped from an Oversold Flight ✈️
🚨 Know Your Rights If You're Bumped from an Oversold Flight ✈️ If an airline tells you they've given your seat away because the flight is oversold , don't just accept the first offer and walk away from the gate. Instead, ask: "Am I being involuntarily denied boarding due to an oversold flight?" If the answer is yes , federal law may entitle you to cash compensation —not just a travel voucher. Here's how it generally works for domestic U.S. flights : ✅ If your replacement flight gets you to your destination 1–2 hours later than originally scheduled, the airline generally owes you: 200% of your one-way fare , up to $1,075 ✅ If your replacement flight gets you there more than 2 hours later , they generally owe you: 400% of your one-way fare , up to $2,150 💵 The compensation is typically paid as cash, a check, or another immediately available form of payment —unless you choose to accept a travel voucher instead. A few important things to know: • These rules ...
