An editor over at Jaunted has perfected a strategy for hassel-free airline bumping. We all know that we can grab some pretty nice rewards if we give up our seat on an overbooked airplane, but we’re never in a position to do so.

Jaunted gives some scheduling tips that will allow you to say yes to airline vouchers.

They recommend flying a day before you need to be somewhere, avoiding the baggage check, asking to be placed on the bump list and flying early in the day so you have a better chance of catching a same day flight, and intentionally flying airlines that are known for overbooking.

The result? A free ticket from United.

Travel Tips: How To Take The Bump And Like It [Jaunted]
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