An occurrence of a overbooked flight happens when an airline sells more tickets than the available seats, leading to a shortage of seating for passengers who have made reservations. Airlines may overbook to compensate for unexpected cancellations or no-shows.

In the case of overbooking, airlines typically ask for volunteers to give up their seats in exchange for incentives such as a cash payout, a free flight, or a hotel room. In the event that there are not enough volunteers, the airline may be forced to bump passengers involuntarily.

If you are bumped from a flight, you are eligible for compensation as per the regulations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The amount of compensation depends on the duration of the delay and the ticket price, and typically ranges from $200 to $800 in cash.

However, if the airline is able to transport you to your final destination within one hour for domestic flights and one to two hours for international flights, no compensation is required.

It is important to request the compensation at the airport or contact the airline promptly after the flight to receive the compensation. It is also advisable to keep receipts for expenses incurred as a result of the bumping, such as meals, transportation or lodging, as the airline may also reimburse these expenses.

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