> Passengers _were_ negotiating I mean after involuntary bumping which is allowed after making an offer for voluntary bumping which is not required to be negot

> Passengers _were_ negotiating I mean after involuntary bumping which is allowed after making an offer for voluntary bumping which is not required to be negotiated. By "negotiation" it means they can offer free flights or vouchers. This is very common place. The final mandated offer is subject to many conditions as outlined here: https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/fly-rights https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/fly-rights which would be specific to each customer.