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Why do airlines sell too many tickets?

Why do airlines sell too many tickets?

Have you ever sat in a doctor's office for hours, despite having an appointment? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it's full? Have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These are all symptoms of overbooking, a practice where businesses sell or book more than their capacity. So why do they do it? Nina Klietsch explains the math behind this frustrating practice. [Directed by Anton Trofimov, narrated by Addison Anderson]....

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
October 31, 2023
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 31, 2023
Author:
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:
Video, Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
Unknown
Creative Commons:
No

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