Overbooking doesn't seem to be a problem in Europe. In hundreds of flights I've never missed one because of overbooking and I don't know of anyone else missing

Overbooking doesn't seem to be a problem in Europe. In hundreds of flights I've never missed one because of overbooking and I don't know of anyone else missing one either. In the same time I've had 3-4 flights cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or mechanical issues. The queues or electronic waiting lists for standby seats (people at the gate who aren't yet confirmed on this flight) are something I notice when travelling in the US that I don't really see in Europe.