If you’ve ever been bumped from a flight and wondered, “Why do airlines overbook their flights?” then you’re going to want to watch this video below…

Why Do Airlines Sell Too Many Tickets? 5 Min. TedX Talk by Nina Klietsch

“Have you ever sat in a doctor’s office for hours, despite having an appointment? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it’s full? Have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These are all symptoms of overbooking, a practice where businesses sell or book more than their capacity. So why do they do it? Nina Klietsch explains the math behind this frustrating practice.”