Overbooking Airline Flights.

Austin, Joe Dan

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ERIC Number: EJ260433

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Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Overbooking Airline Flights.

Austin, Joe Dan

Mathematics Teacher, v75 n3 p221-23 Mar 1982

The problems involved in making reservations for airline flights is discussed in creating a mathematical model designed to maximize an airline's income. One issue not considered in the model is any public relations problem the airline may have. The model does take into account the issue of denied boarding compensation. (MP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Probability, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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