Why do airlines overbook flights?

Why do airlines overbook flights?

Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for no-shows. Passengers are sometimes left behind or bumped as a result. Apr 12, 2017
Why do airlines overbook flights?

Why do airlines overbook flights?

Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for no-shows. Passengers are sometimes left behind or bumped as a result. Apr 12, 2017