Denied boarding? Why flight bumping happens, and how much compensation you’re entitled to

You’ve arrived at the airport three hours early, checked in your bag, and braved winding security queues to reach the departure gate.

But with your holiday so close you can practically smell the sunscreen, the unthinkable happens. You’re bumped off the flight.

Bumping – also known as ‘denied boarding’ – is a relatively common phenomenon.

If it happens to you, don’t panic. Here’s what to do – and how to maximise your compensation.

How to avoid losing your seat when your flight is overbooked

When a passenger is ‘bumped’ by an airline, the airline has sold more tickets than there are available seats on a plane. This means that not everyone with a ticket

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