rubber jungle
n.— «Skies were mostly clear and planes were full as spring break began in many locales. From the day before, an accidental deployment of oxygen masks—a rubber jungle, in airline-speak—was discussed.» —“Airlines Learn to Fly on a Wing and an Apology” by Jeff Bailey in Dallas, Texas New York Times Mar. 18, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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