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Break the Code: RDM? BIS?

Old Sep 17, 2011 | 3:42 pm
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Question 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?

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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 3:49 pm
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RDM: Redeemable mile/award mile
BIS: Butt in seat mile - the actual distance flown excluding class of service bonuses
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 3:52 pm
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What about kayakers -- what's the derivation of this term? I "get" Kettles.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 3:55 pm
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What about kayakers -- what's the derivation of this term? I "get" Kettles.
http://www.kayak.com/
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 3:58 pm
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Originally Posted by MackeyBloom
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
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 5:12 pm
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Or, since these terms are not specific to United, the FT Glossary:

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

Moving this thread to the TravelBuzz! Forum.

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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 5:45 pm
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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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