ghost flight
In aviation, "ghost flights" are often operated to retain airport slots or for logistical needs, despite their environmental and financial drawbacks.
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Definition
C1Aviation Operations
(technical)A flight conducted for repositioning aircraft or other logistical purposes without passengers.
Example
- Despite having no passengers, the ghost flight was necessary to position the aircraft for the next day's schedule.
C1Commercial Aviation
(technical)A flight operated with few or no passengers to maintain allocated airport time slots.
Example
- The airline scheduled a ghost flight to retain its morning slot at the busy airport.
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