Delta Flight Passengers Offered $2800 to Give Up Seats

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Two travelers from Arizona share their experience with the 'SSSS' code on airline boarding passes and passengers receiving high offers to give up their seats on a Delta flight due to a plane switch. Delta offers compensation to volunteers for oversold flights.

Key Points

  • Passengers were offered up to $2800 in gift cards and a hotel voucher to give up their seats on a Delta flight.
  • Delta empowers its staff to offer compelling compensation to volunteers on oversold flights.
  • The offers can escalate if there aren't enough volunteers initially.

Pros

  • Passengers have the opportunity to receive high compensation for giving up their seats on oversold flights.

Cons

  • The chaos and confusion caused by a last-minute plane switch might inconvenience passengers.