Definition of «fuel dump»

The phrase "fuel dump" means to get rid of or dispose of excess fuel from an aircraft or any other vehicle.

However, fuel dumping doesn't work for award travel. (travelcodex.com)
His series on how to use ITA is fantastic, and his posts on fuel dumping are useful and secretive at the same time. (travelcodex.com)
Did you hear about the latest airfare glitch / fuel dump fares that had all of the travel community across America in a frenzy? (ciao-chicago.com)
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