eli5 How and why do airline flights get oversold?

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To the point at which they need to reject passengers ? I can only think that it’s due to poor management and organisation ? Does anyone have any legitimate reason ?

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Airlines know that last minute cancelations and missed connections are a common and issue for passengers, and don’t want to miss out on revenue from unsold seats.

There’s also the occasional issue where the airlines’ own operational needs can complicate issues: for example, if a weather delay causes staff at a regional airport puts crew members over their maximum allowable hours, sometimes the only solution is for a replacement crew to be carried on the next flight to that airport. This sometimes might require a passenger giving up their spot

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