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Originally Posted by ub2yoo
I've seen people just waiting for this, jumping up and running to the desk to get their free night or whatever it is as soon it's announced...
.... guess it's a sport or hobby for some people;-)
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Many, many moon ago I was waiting for my flight in Oakland airport on Wednesday before Thanksgiving (the busiest travel day in the US).
I was having a beer and got talking with the guy next to me at the bar.
Turns out he had bought no less than 10+ full fare tickets for that afternoon.
He was playing the over-booked game.
If he could volunteer his seat he would get $200 - $400 after which he would cancel his full fare ticket for a full refund.
If no volunteers were need, he would just cancel his trip.
When I talked with him he had already cashed in $1000.