> Delta offered this maximum, and was declined by all passengers. > Then Delta called government law enforcement offers > Now due to the losses in stock price

> Delta offered this maximum, and was declined by all passengers. > Then Delta called government law enforcement offers > Now due to the losses in stock price Delta has reevaluated it's risk/reward on terms of bumping passengers You're confused. The recent controversy was caused by United calling law enforcement after the auction hit the cap, not Delta. Delta is increasing the price they'll pay to bump to reap the PR benefits of appearing to be a better run airline.