This past weekend I traveled to visit my son at college. Trying to return home on Sunday night became a game. For some odd reason I didn't ahve an assigned seat. The aircraft was overbooked by 12 passengers.

Long story short...they offered a free round trip ticket to any person who wanted to take a flight to Dullas Airport and get a cab to BWI. I went for it. I called my husband and he picked me up at Dullas, scooted by BWI to get bags and then home!

I've seen this happen before. This summer when my son and I were traveling they were so desparate they started offering 2 free round trip tickets to any connection in the US. We were anxious to get home so we didn't do it. It also involved them putting us up in a hotel and that was a bit much.

Just thought I'd share.

I have an uncle who is retired and he and his wife travel fairly often. They always listen up for these offers and often take advantage of them allowing both of them tickets for their next vacation! Not a bad deal if you aren't in a hurry!