stepwell n.— «Compounding the vehicle’s irregularly-configured stepwell, a paratransit driver parked on an angle, on a sloped driveway, where his elderly passenger was forced to step onto a tiny triangle of curbing.» —“Defensive Non...
tankering n.— «Airports that typically have 10 days of fuel on hand are down to three days’ worth and carriers, including Northwest, are resorting to flying extra fuel around the country on passenger flights to make sure they have...
cheese cutter n.— «In view of the poor reputation which I recall for the two wire system from the 1960s, I suspect this has more to do with the improved quality of protection in modern cars.…Most modern cars have a passenger cage...
no-load n.— «No-Load The failure of a passenger to take a cab they ordered resulting in lost income for the driver and a delay in service for other passengers. It is frowned upon by the company. In Milwaukee and Chicago, this is also...
hogan n.— «No-Load The failure of a passenger to take a cab they ordered resulting in lost income for the driver and a delay in service for other passengers. It is frowned upon by the company. In Milwaukee and Chicago, this is also...
unass v.— «There have been numerous cases of the plane making an acceptable touchdown while significant passenger casualties are taken before they can un-ass the aircract.» —“Re: engine failures and safety” by prb@access...