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Ever been bumped from your seat because of an overbooked flight? You're not alone. Along with rising fuel prices and longer delays, airlines are booting passengers now more than ever. The good news: the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering boosting the maximum compensation from $400 to $1,248, which could deter airlines from overbooking. There is a potential downside, however. Selling more tickets than there are seats available allows carriers to offer cheaper fares, because they don't have to absorb the cost of empty spots in case of no-shows. —Stirling Kelso
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