Airlines use algorithms in revenue management systems to predict which flights to overbook and how much to overbook them by.
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" The spokesperson added, "We apologize for the overbook situation.
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Unexpected meetings take place today, Gemini, but don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself, and try to spend time in nature.
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Don't overbook yourself today; you don't have energy to spare.
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It's an emotional and tiring day, so don't overbook yourself.
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But also give yourself a break: Do not overbook yourself!
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Eclipses are exhausting, so don't overbook yourself around this date.
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You're in a social mood, Virgo, but don't overbook yourself.
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Just don't overbook yourself, and definitely keep your schedule flexible.
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Take time off if you can and don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself, as you'll want time to move plans around.
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Eclipses are highly emotional and exhausting events, so don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself, and definitely avoid making promises you can't keep.
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Still, this will be an intense time, so don't overbook yourself.
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Watch out for scheduling issues this evening, and don't overbook yourself.
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However, make sure you don't overbook yourself or make solid plans.
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Don't overbook yourself today, and watch out for confusion this evening.
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Mercury retrograde begins, asking you to slow down—don't overbook yourself!
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Again, full moons are emotional and tiring, so don't overbook yourself.
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" In a statement, United said, "We apologize for the overbook situation.
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Don't overbook yourself during this eclipse because you'll be especially tired.
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Don't overbook yourself because you need all the rest you can get.
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Whatever you do…don't overbook yourself, you need to get some rest!
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You'll be in an emotionally sensitive mood this evening—don't overbook yourself.
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Keep an open mind—and an open schedule—and don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself or keep too rigid of a schedule today, Aquarius.
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Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced that it would no longer overbook flights.
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Unexpected responsibilities will come your way this evening, so don't overbook yourself.
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Try to get things done on a budget and don't overbook yourself.
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You're so exhausted, Leo—make time to rest and don't overbook yourself.
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An airline could, of course, refuse to overbook as a matter of policy.
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Airlines routinely overbook flights, then ask for volunteers to take a later flight.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Taurus—you need all the time you can get.
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"We'll cease to overbook going forward," he said in an interview with CNBC.
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You'll make some exciting social connections early today, Gemini, but don't overbook yourself.
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Eclipses are highly emotional and exhausting, so don't overbook yourself during this period.
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Airlines are legally allowed to overbook flights and bump customers against their will.
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Mercury meets lucky planet Jupiter on October 29—don't overbook yourself, dear Gemini!
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But don't overbook yourself, as the energy will be very exhausting and emotional.
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But it's important that you rest today and that you don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself early this month—you're close to burning out, little Scorpion!
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Airlines are legally allowed to overbook flights and bump passengers against their will.
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Mars in Libra may mean you'll struggle to rest, so don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself, especially not this evening—you'll be in a lazy mood.
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It's important that you don't overbook yourself and that you catch up on rest.
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Today is generally a chill day; make time to rest and don't overbook yourself.
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Mercury and Jupiter square off today, creating a busy energy—don't overbook yourself, Leo!
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If you're traveling, take extra care to plan your itinerary, and don't overbook yourself!
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Issues around communication and even transportation come up today, Aries, so don't overbook yourself.
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You're going to be exhausted by the time it's over, so don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself because you need all the breaks and naps you can get.
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Airlines routinely overbook their flights, and in theory that should be good for everyone.
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The full moon in Scorpio finds you sleepless, so don't overbook yourself, dear centaur.
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It's a solid day for connecting with others, but don't overbook yourself—Mercury is retrograde.
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Just don't overbook yourself—the Moon enters Capricorn this afternoon, encouraging you to slow down.
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This happens because most carriers purposefully overbook their flights knowing people sometimes won't show up.
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Don't overbook yourself today—the Moon is in Virgo, and you need time to rest!
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The Moon enters Capricorn and a full moon is on the way—don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Sagittarius, because surprising news and unexpected plans are sure to arrive!
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Full moons are always emotional, and they're exhausting, so make sure not to overbook yourself.
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Mercury retrograde has found you exhausted, so don't overbook yourself and focus on what's necessary.
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"Sometimes we overbook ourselves or we don't allot enough time to do things," she said.
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Just don't overbook yourself, Aquarius—you need your rest, too, especially as the moon opposes Saturn.
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Just don't overbook yourself—the moon clashes with Saturn, and you'll want time alone to rest.
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Plenty of surprises arrive today, Taurus, so don't overbook yourself—you will want to stay flexible!
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Don't overbook yourself today, Virgo, you need time to rest and to catch up with yourself.
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Unexpected news arrives today, and tomorrow your ruling planet Mercury begins its retrograde—don't overbook yourself!
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The moon is in Capricorn, asking you to take it slow and not overbook yourself, Aquarius.
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Many airlines still routinely overbook flights because a small number of passengers do not show up.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Aquarius: The Moon enters Capricorn this morning, encouraging you to slow down.
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You're in a social mood for most of today, Virgo, but don't overbook yourself this evening.
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You're in a friendly mood, Pisces, but don't overbook yourself this evening—you will be exhausted.
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Don't overbook yourself this season, since Mercury retrograde requires you to slow down and stay flexible.
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The eclipse in your sign this morning has you exhausted, Leo, so don't overbook yourself today.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Aquarius: The Moon in Capricorn is encouraging you to take things slowly.
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Give yourself time to rest and don't overbook yourself: Communication is rough, and so is commuting.
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You're craving flexibility in your schedule as the moon meets Neptune, so don't overbook yourself today.
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Mercury is retrograde, so don't overbook yourself, and give yourself extra time to take care of everything.
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According to Travel + Leisure, Southwest's CEO Gary Kelly announced that the airline will no longer overbook flights.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Pisces—you're going to want the ability to move at an easier pace.
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Don't overbook yourself during the second week of May, because you'll need space to figure everything out.
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Focus on handling your responsibilities, but don't overbook yourself since you need your rest at this time.
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Airlines have said they routinely overbook flights because a small percentage of passengers do not show up.
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Still, it is not uncommon for airlines to overbook, or sell more tickets than they have seats.
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Just don't overbook yourself—the moon is in Capricorn and you need to catch up on rest.
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But pace yourself and don't overbook your schedule—you need your rest as the moon clashes with Saturn.
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You're in the clouds today, Libra, so make sure you catch up on rest and don't overbook yourself.
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The Moon enters friendly air sign Gemini this morning, finding you eager to network—but don't overbook yourself.
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Do not overbook yourself; your schedule needs to be clear in case you need to cry or nap.
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Don't overbook yourself during this time—you'll want lots of flexibility to do what you need to do.
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You're going to be exhausted—you know, since you're evolving on a major level—so don't overbook yourself.
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Full moons are tiring, so don't overbook yourself, especially if you are traveling or learning a new skill.
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This shift will be emotional (and exhausting, so don't overbook yourself), but these changes are for the best.
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Don't overbook yourself—you're going to want to be flexible while so many important opportunities come your way.
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Delays, traffic, and miscommunications will trip up your day, Aries, so take things slow and don't overbook yourself.
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Yet airlines do pretty much the same thing thousands of times a day when they overbook their flights.
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Don't overbook yourself today, Aries—the Moon enters Pisces, encouraging you to catch up on rest and time alone.
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Good news, frequent flyers: Southwest airlines will no longer overbook its flights, CEO Gary Kelly said on Thursday morning.
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Don't overbook yourself during this time, as you're going to need to get all the sleep you can get.
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Full moons are always exhausting, but you're going to need more sleep during this one, so don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself, and cut yourself some slack if you're not able to finish all your work in time.
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Pay close attention to your intuition, and don't overbook yourself today—you need time alone to process your feelings.
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MANY airlines habitually overbook flights, working on the assumption that a few passengers will always cancel at the last minute.
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Your ability to be flexible will come in handy today, but don't overbook yourself: The Moon is in lazy Taurus.
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The energy will be emotional, and you'll be as impulsive as ever, but don't overbook yourself, because you'll be exhausted!
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You're going to socialize a lot today; however, make it an early night in, or at least don't overbook yourself.
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Full moons are emotionally and physically draining enough as it is, but eclipses are even heavier, so don't overbook yourself.
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Your ruling planet Mercury opposes Jupiter this morning, which will find you discussing all sorts of plans—don't overbook yourself.
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But don't overbook yourself, Aries—you will find that you're exhausted and want rest as the moon enters Pisces tonight.
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Exciting news arrives today—but don't overbook yourself, since the moon in Libra asks that you make time to rest.
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"In periods of high occupancy, hotels overbook more hotel rooms, which results in more guests getting walked," Dr. Hanson said.
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This is a potent day for release, so let those tears flow and make time for rest—don't overbook yourself.
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Lessons from Mercury Retrograde: Organizing your schedule is going to be annoying, Cancer, so keep things open and don't overbook yourself.
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Don't overbook yourself now, Sag, as full moons are tiring, and you'll need to catch up on rest and time alone.
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Carriers vary in their processes though generally, an airline will overbook in order to offset the perceived likelihood of no-shows.
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Don't overbook yourself today as the Moon enters Sagittarius—rest up for all the adventures that are coming your way, Capricorn!
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The Moon is in Fire sign Aries today, bringing excitement to your social life—but don't overbook yourself, especially this evening.
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Not much zaps you of your energy, but this full moon will, so don't overbook yourself, and plan on sleeping in.
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Full moons are exciting, but they're also emotional and exhausting, so as much as you love to multitask, Gemini, don't overbook yourself.
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Take things slow and don't overbook yourself this evening—the Moon will enter Cancer and encourage you to catch up on rest.
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Mercury and Jupiter square off today, bringing exciting conversations your way and creating plenty of movement—just try not to overbook yourself!
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Mars connects with Neptune, encouraging you to bring your creative genius to work, but opposes Saturn, asking you not to overbook yourself.
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Southwest announced it would no longer overbook flights, in an attempt to ensure ticket-holding customers will never be booted off flights.
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The Department of Transportation says most airlines overbook their scheduled flights "to a certain extent" in order to compensate for no-shows.
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Airlines are legally allowed to overbook flights and bump passengers against their will, through issues are typically figured out prior to boarding.
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Don't overbook yourself this evening—you're going to be overwhelmed by your tasks enough as it is, and you'll need some down time.
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Airlines are legally allowed to overbook flights and bump passengers against their will, although there are federal rules that need to be followed.
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) says most airlines overbook their scheduled flights "to a certain extent" in order to compensate for no-shows.
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Your ruling planet Mercury squares off with Jupiter today, so expect plenty of talk—but watch out for exaggerations and don't overbook yourself.
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It's not a good time to overbook yourself; you'll want flexibility and freedom as the moon opposes Uranus, the planet of the unexpected.
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However, be sure not to overbook yourself, as you'll want time to rest today and won't want to be pressured into making decisions.
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Most airlines overbook because people are unreliable, and with the profit margin already so tight, they need to optimize the space they have.
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Try not to overbook yourself during the day of the full moon, because you'll want your energy when Mercury moves into fiery Leo!
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Leahy dismissed concerns among some investors over mounting deferrals and cancellations of orders because planemakers typically "overbook" to dampen the risk of airline failures.
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Manufacturers overbook, or sell more planes than they can produce, in the narrowbody segment in order to build in a buffer against such disruption.
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Intense emotions are bubbling to the surface, and it's very important at this time that you don't overbook yourself; you need time to breathe.
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An exciting new moon in Sagittarius arrived early this morning, bringing a fresh start around friendship and community; however, don't overbook yourself this evening.
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Don't overbook yourself as the sun opposes Saturn in Capricorn on July 17, asking you to be picky about the tasks you take on.
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In a statement on Monday morning, United said, "We apologize for the overbook situation," but made no reference to Dr. Dao or the video.
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You're in a chatty mood today, and exciting shifts are taking place around work and money—but be careful not to overbook yourself this weekend.
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When United does overbook a flight, the airline will move to an automated system for finding passengers who are willing to change their travel plans.
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Sometimes it's fun to get a little lost and live off schedule, and other times it's frustrating—don't overbook yourself or make too many promises.
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But the non-obvious bad stuff is the no-show rate—so the restaurants are going to overbook, and you're going to get worse service.
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All times ET. The moon in Pisces clashes with Jupiter, stirring up plenty of communication and finding you making lots of plans—don't overbook yourself!
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Perhaps more than anything, the videos hit a nerve because they highlighted the ability of airlines to remove paying customers when the companies overbook flights.
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You need rest, but Mars in Cancer might find you too stimulated to get some, so be extra luxurious about unwinding and don't overbook yourself.
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The practice used to make economic sense because it allowed airlines to overbook flights without facing significant consequences if too many people showed up to board.
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Don't overbook yourself—your energy is a little strained today, even though good vibes are flowing, especially in your relationships as the moon connects with Jupiter.
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Just as airlines overbook seats, planemakers typically sell more aircraft than they plan to produce to protect themselves from airlines going bankrupt or failing to take delivery.
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It'll call out conflicts too, if you overbook meetings, and ask if you want to add emailed recipients, such as one from Uber, to an expense report.
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Now, the airline is saying it didn't even overbook the flight — it selected four passengers at random to accommodate crew members it would need at its destination.
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Under federal law, airlines are allowed to overbook flights and bump passengers against their will, although there are federal rules that must be followed in those instances.
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Getting sleep might not be easy this week, Capricorn, so make sure you don't overbook yourself and do what you can to get a good night's rest.
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Uranus also begins its retrograde on August 23, which could find your sleep schedule getting a little screwy—make extra time to rest and don't overbook yourself.
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Just don't overbook yourself—you need all the rest you can get, or else you will feel positively fried, especially on February 13, when Mars meets Uranus.
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As travelers, we can protect ourselves by ensuring we have a seat assignment, as simply having a reservation is not enough protection against the airlines who overbook.
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"In the current climate, hotels will overbook by 10 to 15 percent of their room capacity, which will result in more guests being walked," Dr. Pandit said.
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Don't overbook yourself during this time—the energy will be emotional, and you'll want time to be able to deeply focus on whatever tasks you have to manage.
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Airlines are likely to argue on Tuesday that overbooking enables them to compensate for no-shows and that airfares could go up without the ability to overbook flights.
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Don't overbook yourself, and make time for rest and for meditation—your psychic abilities will be turned on, and you'll need to tune in to your inner voice.
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The full moon in mysterious Water sign Scorpio arrives May 10, which should be exactly as sexy as that sounds, but also pretty exhausting, so don't overbook yourself, Cancer.
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Chief on Shuster's list of questions is why air carriers overbook flights, how they decide to bump passengers and whether the policy is different for nonrefundable and refundable tickets.
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Creativity flows as it connects with dreamy Neptune, but don't overbook yourself, and catch up on rest as the moon connects with two heavy planetary energies, Saturn and Pluto.
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As this Ted-Ed lesson from statistician Nina Klietsch makes clear, companies overbook not just to minimize losses and optimize resources—they do it to reap tremendous profits as well.
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We have to give them out when I don't do my job well enough, and they help inform the algorithms we use to figure out how much to overbook certain routes.
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The moon is in fiery Sagittarius encouraging you to get work done, but you'll have to be careful not to overbook yourself—things may get very disorganized or confusing early today.
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Just try not to overbook yourself: the Sun opposes Neptune on this day, which means that you might be too optimistic about how much you can fit on your social calendar.
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On the other hand, the public -- through the FAA -- has been very good at making the airlines do the right thing when they overbook a plane, which they do every day.
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Even if you are managing your schedule and self-care needs well, you could be feeling very zapped of energy at this time, so definitely catch up on sleep and don't overbook yourself.
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Though United said the 2017 flight was simply full, and not overbooked, Southwest Airlines announced it would no longer overbook flights in an attempt to ensure ticket-holding customers would not be booted.
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This is a deeply sensitive and emotional time for you, Scorpio, so don't overbook yourself—this may be hard, because Aries season finds you saying yes to any opportunity without really thinking things through!
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The moon in Leo lights up the communication sector of your chart today, Gemini, and while some frustrating conversations may come early on, an optimistic and productive atmosphere will arrive tonight— just don't overbook yourself!
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Airlines could still overbook flights — a common practice that allows them to compensate for no-shows — but they would have to keep offering compensation until they can find a volunteer to give up their seat.
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Don't overbook yourself and keep a close eye on your calendar on February 22, when Mercury squares off with Jupiter, and Venus meets Pluto, promising plenty of intrigue, excitement, and even kink in your relationships.
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JetBlue and Ryanair make a point of saying they do not overbook flights, though the former's denied boarding rate has risen recently after it switched to smaller planes, meaning fewer seats were available than planned.
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The moon is in Sagittarius today, inspiring you to get organized—but watch out for a bit of laziness as it clashes with Neptune, and don't overbook yourself when it meets with Jupiter this afternoon!
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When they overbook, airlines begin a process of bargaining with passengers at the gate, offering travel vouchers that usually range from $400 to $600, up to a maximum of $1,350, according to Transportation Department guidelines.
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If you're a corporate type, say you're putting all hands on deck, changing the policy, making it easier to say yes when you're asked to give up your seat—maybe even changing how you overbook flights.
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Full moons are always exhausting, and between this full moon shining its spotlight on your schedule and the Mercury retrograde, it would be wise for you not to overbook yourself or take on too many responsibilities.
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At college he got turned on to economics by University of Illinois professor Julian Simon, who among other achievements came up with the idea for airlines to overbook flights and pay passengers they end up bumping.
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Excitement in your social life arrives as Mars connects with Neptune on March 10, the sun connects with Pluto and squares off with Jupiter on March 13, finding you connecting with powerful people—just don't overbook yourself!
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Your ruling planet Venus clashes with abundant Jupiter (which is currently retrograde) on Monday—keep your plans flexible and don't overbook yourself, since you're going to want to be able to have fun whenever the feeling strikes!
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JetBlue, which eschews the industry's prevailing hub-and-spoke route system in favour of direct point-to-point travel, tends to have far fewer passengers making connections, and is the rare carrier that does not overbook at all.
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The sun squares off with hazy Neptune in Pisces on June 9 and opposes Jupiter in Sagittarius on June 10—confusion is in the air, so be very careful not to overbook yourself because you need your rest!
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Chris Christie (R), a close ally of President Trump, is calling on the Transportation Department to "immediately suspend the federal regulation" allowing airlines to overbook flights amid outrage over United Airlines' physical removal of a passenger from a packed plane.
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"If airlines were no longer allowed to overbook, fares would likely rise as airlines would have to pass on the costs of more empty seats to consumers," the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a paper published on Thursday.
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He has dozens of smaller ideas, too: free marriage counseling; more funding for autism; a ban on airlines removing passengers when they overbook flights; the return of congressional earmarks; and the extension of Daylight Saving Time to the entire year.
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Communication is super important to you, but more information than even you can handle might be coming in, so it's important that you don't overbook yourself, and especially crucial that you don't make promises you can't keep—Mercury is retrograde, after all!
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The sun in Gemini squares off with Neptune in Pisces on June 7, bringing some communication frustrations, so keep things light and don't overbook yourself—especially as the sun opposes Jupiter in Sagittarius on June 10, which finds you piling way more on your plate than you can handle.
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Don't play a show until you are regularly getting press coverage and have racked up a sizeable number of followers on SoundCloud—and when you do, overbook a small room in a big coastal city and fill it up with as many comped journalists as you can, so that your first show sells out.
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One of those jobs where they make you get two buses into town before your first day in order to buy a very specific and ugly pair of regulation shoes, and you have to show up half an hour early to each four-hour shift because they overbook you and the last two people to arrive get sent home.
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