AIR - Air NZ.

[Zaphod]

For the life of me I cannot see what all this United stuff has ANYTHING to do with AIR NZ and how it and what economic issues that might affect Air NZ should be discussed on this forum. Give it a break guys , its pathetic.

AirNZ do occasionally overbook flights in order to maximise revenue. North American carriers, especially those domiciled in the US use overbooking far more frequently. This particular situation is somewhat different to standard overbooking scenarios however.

IMO, the concern about the incident and associated discussion in this forum is valid.

[Beagle]

Its terrible in this case however the other side of this is it is really great for those flexible. I have usually take advantage of this in the States on internal flights. I always book the second last flight of the night, happens 75% of the time they make an offer, I only take them up on it if they offer 800$ or higher compensation and still end up at my destination on the last flight of the night. Pays for all your domestic travel :-)

You're as cunning as a hungry fox.

If this results in making over booking illegal and changes the industry standards this will effect profitability of the entire sector..so think a little more broadly or others may think your a touch pathetic :-)

Delta's system when you book online is likely to become the industry standard in my opinion. As part of the booking system you are asked to pre-select at what price you would be prepared to be re-accommodated, boxes to tick include $200, $300, $400, $500 or name your price. This methodology allows them to effectively minimize their re - accommodation costs by choosing the most flexible passengers. Your days of getting $800 compensation might be slowly drawing to a close, enjoy while you can.

It's OK - UAL tumbled more than 3% on open

Punters must have realised 100% capacity on 1 flight not the norm. Latest stats had load factor at 81%

Down 4% at one stage and ended the day down just on 1% after the CEO very belatedly issued a proper apology. Just as well you're not travelling United on your holiday eh

Lola, people want to have their say, no harm it that

[skid]

For the life of me I cannot see what all this United stuff has ANYTHING to do with AIR NZ and how it and what economic issues that might affect Air NZ should be discussed on this forum. Give it a break guys , its pathetic.

Did someone say the market was rational?

[RGR367]

Did someone say the market was rational?

No, just our irritability and/or being irrational at times really

[Beagle]

http://www.msn.com/en-nz/money/compa...cid=spartandhp

[Lola]

airnz do occasionally overbook flights in order to maximise revenue. North american carriers, especially those domiciled in the us use overbooking far more frequently. This particular situation is somewhat different to standard overbooking scenarios however.

Imo, the concern about the incident and associated discussion in this forum is valid.

well the board /management of air nz doesnt agree otherwise there would be a price sensitive annoucement. Agree? No you dont. Matter closed as far as im concerened.

Ps not a holder.

[Robomo]

well the board /management of air nz doesnt agree otherwise there would be a price sensitive annoucement. Agree? No you dont. Matter closed as far as im concerened.

Ps not a holder.

Feel free to go away.

[777]

well the board /management of air nz doesnt agree otherwise there would be a price sensitive annoucement. Agree? No you dont. Matter closed as far as im concerened.

Ps not a holder.

You stated "End" in post 10780. Just saying.

[Zaphod]

well the board /management of air nz doesnt agree otherwise there would be a price sensitive annoucement. Agree? No you dont. Matter closed as far as im concerened.

Ps not a holder.

The incident with United does not meet the criteria to trigger a price sensitive announcement for AirNZ, but I suspect you know that already despite the comment above.

[Joshuatree]

'Electric buses' could be flying us soon