American Airlines Faces Backlash for Overbooking and Canceling First-Class Passengers' Flights
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
A first-class passenger, Gillie Da King, criticized American Airlines for overbooking his flight and canceling his ticket, leaving him stranded in Europe. Gillie, who claims to be an Executive Platinum member, expressed his frustration on Instagram, stating that the airline had given away his tickets and had no available flights until the following day. Overbooking is a common practice among airlines, but it is unusual for first-class seats to be affected. This is not the first time American Airlines has faced criticism for giving away paid seats.