positioning miles
[pə-ˈzi-shə-niŋ ˈmīlz]
nounpl: positioning miles
milhas de posicionamento
1. Miles flown by an aircraft without passengers to reposition the aircraft to a location where it is needed for revenue service
The airline incurred significant positioning miles to move aircraft from the maintenance facility to the hub airport.
A companhia aérea incorreu em milhas de posicionamento significativas para mover aeronaves da instalação de manutenção para o aeroporto de conexão.
2. In frequent flyer programs, miles that may be forfeited or not credited when flights are repositioned without passengers
Passengers were offered compensation in positioning miles due to the flight cancellation.
Os passageiros receberam compensação em milhas de posicionamento devido ao cancelamento do voo.
This is primarily an aviation industry term used in both Brazil and the USA. It's commonly referenced in airline communications, loyalty program terms, and aviation logistics. Brazilian passengers familiar with frequent flyer programs will encounter this term when airlines need to reposition aircraft due to operational needs or flight cancellations.
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