That’s what happened on United Airlines Flight 3411, originating from Chicago O’Hare and flying to Louisville. When no one volunteered despite an offer of $800, United chose four people randomly to leave the aircraft. United Flight 3411 is also a reminder to be mindful of check-in times and your status. And that makes sense if they have to bump people and then compensate them based on the price of their tickets. On reflection, even if United were within its rights, I bet the higher-ups will be rethinking how its staff handled the situation.

Source: Washington Post April 11, 2017 19:52 UTC