Insider Insight: The Truth Behind Ryanair Overbooking Scare Revealed

A family was left stunned when they were initially informed that they couldn't board their Ryanair flight from Leeds to Bucharest on March 21, as staff informed them that their seats had been given away.

Spontaneous Getaway Turned Sour
Embracing the spirit of spontaneity, the group arrived at Leeds airport on March 21 for their weekend break without a set destination in mind, opting instead to book a random flight with Ryanair at their desk. They ended up shelling out £8 each for flights for a weekend jaunt to Bucharest, Romania, and promptly made their way through the airport to reach their gate on time. While waiting to board, they hastily booked a car and accommodation for their arrival later that evening.

Overbooked Flight Nightmare
Nicole shared her shocking experience on TikTok, revealing how Ryanair overbooked their flight. Despite checking in online and booking seats, they were told their spots had been given away due to overbooking. Anxious moments at the gate ended in relief as some passengers no-showed, allowing them to board.

Ryanair's Response
Ryanair denies overbooking but states a rare possibility of denied boarding. They claim to seek volunteers before compensation is considered for involuntarily denied boarding. When approached for comment, Ryanair remained silent on the matter.