Different people have different priorities. If you are on business trip of course you won't want that la
But students, holiday makers...they have plenty of time to waste...in exchange for big bucks

Mahb lemah , US got law different story .

Maybe not to get fined or need to pay much more to customer for missing flight due to overbooking. I'm the offering is still good for them.

The problem in full pledged airline is that you can change flight date. There are chances many just do not checked in to inform later that they want to change flight. Therefore, flight is not full. I think they sell ticket to waiting list passenger within certain hours before flight for those now showing up in time.

No lah. The rule is in the hand of the person handling ticket counter I've had bad experience there in LA. Lazy to tell what has happened.

not everybody on every plane is in a hurry
some bought cheap tix and have time....if the offer is generous...why not?

Usually they clear waiting list when the check-in counter has closed...like 45 mins before

i experience with mas before, 3pm flight overbooked, all other slot also full, next morning 6am flight baru ada seat. so they gave me one night at nearby hotel with food at the hotel also. next morning got shutter bus collect the group of person affected. no payment to me but they tanggung the hotel and food.

This.

My son got bumped off twice.

£600 compo plus hotel and meals.

Also claimed travel insurance after the event. IIRC, there is a sliding scale for travel insurance for block of 6 hours delay.

Enough to cover the price of his return tix.

Both occasions on Middle Eastern airlines.

This post has been edited by overthemoon: May 20 2025, 03:49 PM

United Airlines (UA) offered me something like 3000 USD if i skip the flight from SIN-SFO to next day. I didnt take up the offer as i got meeting in PHX (Phoenix). But i think my colleague did took the offer.

How much is the insurance claim?

k..this is the largest I've heard.

You were traveling on business so they gave US$3k?

I would if I’m not in a rush and with the right compensation.

because we don't have this kind of law, not like US or EU

No. Eve of Thanksgiving weekend.

Most likely they sold a last minute tiicket for more than 3k like maybe 4k?Or they make a loss for one seat and cover it back with others?

This post has been edited by Knnbuccb: May 20 2025, 05:09 PM

If everyone pakat and make noise. Local airline will have no choice and do as we say

Good point.

But how likely is this going to happen?

I mean I can foresee everyone squint then the moment got promo give out still same old shit sapu

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This post has been edited by overthemoon: May 20 2025, 07:05 PM

From Google:

The Montreal Convention, or MC99, protects millions of air passengers who fly internationally every year. It covers damages to travelers’ health or luggage, including when flights have been delayed or canceled. However, unlike regulations such as the EU’s EC 261, which provides clear guidelines about compensation amounts, the Montreal Convention operates on a case-by-case basis and is much more difficult to navigate.

Montreal Convention compensation

What is the Montreal Convention?

The Montreal Convention (MC99) is a universal treaty that holds airlines liable for injuries or damages that occurred either en route or as a result of delayed or canceled flights, as well as damaged or lost luggage and cargo.

What does this mean for passengers? Well, if you can prove you lost money because of something the airline did (such as delay or cancel your flight, or lose your luggage) the Montreal Convention says you have the right to claim that money back.

MC99 doesn’t offer the same level of air passenger protection as Europe’s EC 261 regulation, for example. However it is currently honored by over 135 countries. That means it creates a good basic standard of protection which applies to almost all international flights worldwide.
What compensation can I get?

The Montreal Convention does not specify any amounts of compensation in the case of delays or cancellations. Rather it allows passengers to claim for damages. So if you miss a prepaid reservation, have to pay for an extra night at a hotel, or rack up any other unforeseen expenses due to air travel problems, you can get reimbursed up to a maximum amount of €7,850.

MC99 also provides financial compensation, up to a limit of €1,900, for luggage issues, including damaged bags, delayed bags, or lost luggage. Be aware there are strict time limits on these laws, so you must file a claim as soon as possible.

Can’t remember the exact amount. One was about the same as the airline compensation. The other one was about RM1K. It’s calculated on the basis of a block of 6 hours. So, if you are offered the next flight out within the 6 hours, wait out!

Flights originating and flying into any EU countries, you can quote the Montreal Convention if the airline is acting iffy about compo.