Airlines say they're overbooking less, but passengers say they're discriminating more

One of the most jarring experiences of Nazia Ali's life began at the end of a dream, 10-year anniversary trip with her husband, Faisal Ali.

After almost a week soaking in the ambient romance of Paris in July 2016, the Alis boarded a return flight to their Cleveland home. The short walk to their second-row seats left time to store their bags, remove their…