You got bumped. Here's what airlines owe you

You got bumped. Here's what airlines owe you:
"Record numbers of travelers are taking to the skies. 
So what happens if there's no seat for you?...

Here's what you're entitled to:

Passengers could opt to take a later flight in exchange for compensation. 

But they can also be involuntarily bumped, when there are no volunteers.
...Some airlines may try to offer vouchers or free tickets, but the Department of Transportation says travelers have the right to demand a check...
Just how much involuntarily bumped passengers are entitled to depends on how quickly the airline can get the traveler to his or her destination.

• If the new flight arrives within an hour of the original flight's scheduled arrival time, airlines aren't required to pay anything.
• If the arrival time is between one and two hours later, passengers are entitled to 200 percent of the one-way fare, up to $675.
• If the new flight gets in more than two hours later for a domestic flight or more than four hours if the trip is international, passengers are entitled to 400 percent of the one-way fare, with maximum compensation set at $1,350.
• The airline must also refund fees for a la carte services like seat selection or a checked bag if travelers do not receive those services on the new flight.

Travelers can always push for more. 

This can include asking for more compensation to cover any additional costs like meal vouchers, transportation and lodging..."

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