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Why do airlines overbook flights? | CNBC Explains
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Fibby posted on 2019/09/04Ever wondered why airlines sometimes bump passengers? This video dives into the fascinating world of overbooking, explaining the 'why' behind it with insights into revenue management and airline algorithms! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to passenger rights and business travel along the way.
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the number of
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UK /ðə ˈnʌmbə ɔv/
- Determiner
- Used to indicate a specific quantity or amount of something.
- Phrase
- A mathematical value expressing a quantity.
- Referring to a specific identifying number.
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More likely to
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- Adjective
- Having a high probability of occurring or being true.
- Having a tendency or inclination towards something.
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