Delta's overbooked flight from Boston to Rome in September offered passengers $3,500, a hotel room, and a later flight in exchange for voluntary seat surrender.

Overbooked flights can offer passengers a chance to earn thousands and even travel for free. Delta's flight from Boston to Rome in September saw a flight attendant pleading with passengers for voluntary seat surrender in exchange for $3,500, a hotel room, and a later flight. From Jan-Mar 2024, 23,699 Delta passengers volunteered for such vouchers. Airlines often use this tactic to ensure full flights.