I had a flight get delayed twice for a few hours and then a smaller plane arrived, so people had to get bumped. I waited for a bit and then talked to the Delta

I had a flight get delayed twice for a few hours and then a smaller plane arrived, so people had to get bumped. I waited for a bit and then talked to the Delta rep at the counter, explaining that I really needed to get to my destination soon as my friend was waiting to pick me up, and if they had a flight available in the coming hour or two, I'd volunteer to be bumped. Received a $400 voucher, and got placed in 1st class on a flight which departed 30 minutes after my delayed flight. It was a win-win. I pounded 3 heinekens and had a jolly time.