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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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US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
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UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone more worldly and experienced
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US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
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UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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US /dɪˈlɪbərɪtlɪ/
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UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
- Adverb
- In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- Purposely; on purpose
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US /ˈrevənju/
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UK /'revənju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money that is made by or paid to a business
- Money a government collects from its people
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