airline miles

A form of airline mile — 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of airline mile
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