Category Archives: Airline Bumps

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No More Bumps on United Airlines for Me

Matthew Klint August 30, 2012December 9, 2016 4 Comments

My United redeye flight to Philadephia Monday turned out to be oversold. But I did not take a bump. It simply wasn’t worth the effort, a stark change in the post-merger world. Overnight bumps used to be an incredible...

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Captain Denny Flanagan, a Bump, and Tri-Cabin First Class

Matthew Klint April 6, 2012December 9, 2016 1 Comment

It’s Easter weekend and we are at the height of the spring travel season–and I’m loving it! This morning I show up at the gate for my Philadelphia-Los Angeles flight and lo behold, Captain Denny Flanagan is there doing...

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United Express Drama and VDBs at Washington Dulles

Matthew Klint February 18, 2012 3 Comments

Last night was quite a spectacle at the United Express gates in Terminal A at Washington Dulles. I’ve found over the years that United chronically overbooks these regional jet flights and have had the good fortune of getting bumped...

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Another Bump on United Airlines!

Matthew Klint February 1, 2012 6 Comments

I still wonder sometimes why I put myself through such torture, but it always seems to work out in the end… Instead of flying non-stop from Los Angeles to Philadelphia to get back in time for my 2pm class...

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As United Increases VDB Compensation, Tips for Maximizing your Bump Chances

Matthew Klint April 25, 2011 6 Comments

With new DOT rules soon coming into force, reports are surfacing that UA is increasing Volunteer Denied Boarding (VDB) compensation on domestic flights from the current $400 level to $650 (in travel credits). That makes bumps even more lucrative than before...

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Easy Bump or Illusory Hope? Gauging my Chances for a VDB Opportunity on United Today

Matthew Klint November 29, 2009December 6, 2016 2 Comments

I am scheduled to fly from Ontario, CA (ONT)-SFO-ORD-PHL later today and am hoping that I will get the opportunity to give up my seat on one of the flights. Unfortunately, it looks like my best shot is ONT-SFO...

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Bumps and Upgrades: A Great Day of Flying

Matthew Klint November 7, 2009 4 Comments

I will be leaving for South America from Los Angeles Monday morning and needed to get from Philadelphia to Los Angeles this weekend. Naturally, I wasn’t going to fly PHL-LAX! Last night I was scheduled to fly from PHL-IAD-TPA...

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