Originally Posted by
Capetonian
I have been told, and I don't believe it, that EZY and FR don't overbook, ever. Does anyone know if this is true?
Sure Ryanair overbook, I took advantage of it. Turned up at Bristol 1 hour before departure with no reservation due to sudden change of plans. Told flight to Dublin was showing full, but "always some no-shows". I asked if they wanted me to wait until the end of check-in time, but was told "can't do that because the Ryanair check-in automatically closes out at that time, here's a ticket, just go ....".
Probably about half a dozen empty seats in the end. Oh, and £150 one way for a 30 minute flight.