Why airlines sell more seats than they have. Have you ever found yourself in an overbooking situation? It means that there are more passengers checked in for flight than seats on board the plane. It sounds crazy, but airlines usually sell more tickets than there are seats available on the plane on purpose. Having a ticket doesnt necessarily guarantee that youll be able to fly to your destination. Here's why it occurs, and what to do in case it happens to you Date: 2022-04-19