Why does overbooking exist?Online version Short and interesting TED Talk explaining why airlines overbooked their planes, with a funny quiz to prove your understanding. by Jordi Argüello 1 What does "to be bumped off a flight" mean? Select one or more answers a To uograde to a better class b To get a seat near the aisle c To be thrown out of the plane d To receive a free meal 2 Overbooking... Select one or more answers a Is an ilegal activity b Is a profitable activity c Is specific for the airline industry d To receive a free meal 3 What is the average probability of a customer losing his flight? Select one or more answers a 90% b 20% c 80% d 10% 4 The penalty paid to a passenger that has been bumped off a flight... Select one or more answers a Is higher than the price of the flight ticket b Is lower than the price of the flght ticket c Is more or less the same as the price of the flight ticket d 10% 5 According to this video, which of these factors doesn´t affect the probability of losing a flight? Select one or more answers a The traffic b The weather c The connections between flights d The passenger´s age 6 What do you think about overbooking? Is it an ethical or unethical practice? Written answer
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