I've heard so many variations on that story!

That's exactly what happened to me when my seat was double booked -- I was given a seat in first class.

And? I wrote a Medium essay about the experience.

Win win!

https://rosalindwarren.medium.com/youve-checked-in-online-and-printed-out-your-boarding-pass-think-you-re-good-to-go-8de0d59a317?sk=b2a171f106e1674ad42fc58f6936bd77