air mile

noun

: a mile in air travel

Examples of air mile in a Sentence

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In 2024, the world of rap and Hip-Hop continues to expand beyond the stage and into the skies, with the genre’s most influential artists racking up impressive air miles on their private jets. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024 The rollout will begin in 2025 and will include first-class seats as well as free upgrades for Elite Gold members and above on every flight, unlimited free companion travel for Platinum and Diamond Elite members, and redeemable air miles for things like baggage and seating upgrades. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 This will mean lots of hard work, and air miles, getting to know them all. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024 From collecting air miles to virtual stamps on a coffee chain app, customers of all demographics are attracted to tangible incentives that are conditional on regular engagement. Tommy Kearns, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for air mile 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air mile was in 1907

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“Air mile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20mile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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