If you’re one of the 7.5 million people flying between December 23 and January 1, prepare to deal with potential delays, cancellations, and most importantly, overbooked flights. Overbooked flights have been a growing trend since the travel boom; in fact, the rate of passengers overbooked on airlines has doubled since 2021. ⁠ ⁠ So if you’re heading home for the holidays and find yourself in this position, there are several ways to make this work to your advantage. If you’re willing to be bumped, be smart when bidding, don’t bid too early, and be kind during the process. For more on how to capitalize on this travel headache, check our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: baona/iStock/Getty Images⁠ ✍️: opheligarcia⁠ ⁠ #overbooked #overbookedflight #flights #flightinfo #traveltips #flighttips #traveladvice #airports #overbookedflights #airportinfo #bidding #bumped