AN AMERICAN tourist revealed how she got a free extra holiday in Italy after being bumped from her flight - and thousands of pounds worth of flight vouchers. When Susan Berry's flight was overbooked, American Airlines reportedly needed volunteers to stay behind in Italy - with expenses paid. Photographer Susan was given the news that her American Airlines flight was overbooked - as were the others to Philadelphia for almost two weeks, she said.
Susan's Naples trip was able to be extended a few days, boasting thousands of pounds worth of four-star hotel stays, private cars, delicious meals - and securing flight vouchers. The 36-year-old suggested that she couldn't wait to volunteer herself to stay longer on holiday. Speaking to Business Insider, she said: "Before the manager could even finish his sentence, I’m like, ‘Me! Me! Me! Can I do it please?'" read more in travel Susan managed to rack up an eye-watering total of $3,550, or around £2,780, in flight vouchers.
This isn't even including the luxurious hotel stay, her meals and transport , it's reported. Sadly for her, this didn't quite meet her $10,000 goal of free flying. Despite Berry telling Good Morning America she was "mentally preparing to stay for two weeks", her holiday was extended by three nights.
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