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Delta offered $10,000 for seats on oversold flight, passengers say

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How much would it take for you to give up your seat on a flight? For eight passengers traveling from Michigan to Minnesota, $10,000 was enough for their trouble.

Earlier this week, Delta’s CEO apologized to customers in advance and offered free flight changes for travelers this Fourth of July weekend.

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According to passengers on a flight from Michigan to Minnesota, Delta offered $10,000 to eight passengers.

According to passengers on the flight, it started at the gate with an opening offer of $5,000. The offer then jumped to $7,500 and ultimately once onboard, a flight attendant announced the airline would offer $10,000 cast.

Passengers say it still took about 20 minutes before enough people decided to take the offer.

Delta has not confirmed or denied the offer.


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