We often hear that English is going to hell in a handbasket. Actually, though, linguistic handwringing about sinking standards and sloppy speech has been going on for centuries – at least as far back as the 1300’s! And: language also changes to fit...
What do flight attendants call that point in takeoff preparations when they walk up and down the aisle to make sure seatbelts are securely fastened? It’s the crotch watch, also known as a groin scan. The expression flying dirty refers to when the...
In airline slang, a leanover is an abbreviated version of a layover, or one in which there’s not enough time to actually lie down. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Leanover” More airline slang. You know what a lean over is? It...
Crew juice is what an airline crew drinks after a flight at the bar or on the way to the hotel. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Crew Juice” Granted, I have some more airline slang for you. Having crew juice on the debrief. Crew...
When flight attendants use the terms feather, leather, or fin, they’re talking about “chicken, beef, or fish.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “In-Flight Lingo” Here’s another bit of airline slang. Feather leather fin. Feather...