tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post3046471593737474514..comments2024-03-15T19:18:22.881-05:00Comments on Servant and Steward: Responsible airlinesRev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-9212377506633041732011-07-18T11:29:54.919-05:002011-07-18T11:29:54.919-05:00Yes, I understand the theory, but reality isn'...Yes, I understand the theory, but reality isn't often so theoretical. At any rate, I made it to Denver.Rev. Daren J. Zehnle, J.C.L., K.C.H.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695652221601203187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10038924.post-34407708313350346422011-07-18T08:35:28.085-05:002011-07-18T08:35:28.085-05:00I think they always overbook flights on purpose. T...I think they always overbook flights on purpose. They probably pay analysts to know statistically how many seats they can actually sell because they know some people will cancel last minute or not show up. As we both know, however, statistics aren't always the case. There are always exceptions to statistics. Colleges employ this method as well in an attempt to fill all of their spaces in the residence halls. They will actually bring in more students than they have spaces, knowing that in the first few weeks, people will either not show up or go home.Evan Keilnoreply@blogger.com