airline mile

noun

A unit in the point system created by many airlines as part of their frequent flyer programs, which can be redeemed for free flights and other rewards. Traditionally airlines have awarded one airline mile per mile flown, but increasingly airline miles have been awarded based on other factors such as ticket price.

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Meanings

nounairline mile (plural airline miles)

plural airline miles

  1. A unit in the point system created by many airlines as part of their frequent flyer programs, which can be redeemed for free flights and other rewards. Traditionally airlines have awarded one airline mile per mile flown, but increasingly airline miles have been awarded based on other factors such as ticket price.
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