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MackeyBloom Sep 17, 2011 3:42 pm
Break the Code: RDM? BIS?
 
Sorry for this sophomoric question: But a number of threads mention RDM as a form of mileage credit accumulation. What is RDM?

And while you're rolling your eyes: our leader UA1Flier was mentioned to forever receive 100% BIS - which I take it to mean Butt In Seat. (Other than his Butt has been in every UA seat forever, what is the distinction here that I am missing?

Thanks.

BryanIAH Sep 17, 2011 3:49 pm
RDM: Redeemable mile/award mile
BIS: Butt in seat mile - the actual distance flown excluding class of service bonuses

SFO_FT Sep 17, 2011 3:52 pm
What about kayakers -- what's the derivation of this term? I "get" Kettles.

STS-134 Sep 17, 2011 3:55 pm
Originally Posted by SFO_FT (Post 17126806)
What about kayakers -- what's the derivation of this term? I "get" Kettles.
http://www.kayak.com/

beltway Sep 17, 2011 3:58 pm
Originally Posted by MackeyBloom (Post 17126769)
Sorry for this sophomoric question
Any time you think you have a sophomoric question, check the sticky threads for an answer before posting. In this case, see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-glossary.html

FlyinHawaiian Sep 17, 2011 5:12 pm
Or, since these terms are not specific to United, the FT Glossary:

http://www.flyertalk.com/glossary/

Moving this thread to the TravelBuzz! Forum.

FlyinHawaiian, Co-Moderator
United Mileage Plus Forum

clacko Sep 17, 2011 5:45 pm
at the top of this page on the right is "help".....under it is the glossary among other items....some forums have airline specific glossary info....


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