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Wheels-up time
- Wheels-up time refers to the point when a ground-stopped plane is expected to be fully flying.
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All-call
- All-call is a request that each flight attendant reports via intercom from his or her station.
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Doors to arrival and crosscheck
- This announcement is usually used by the lead flight attendant to confirm that the emergency escape slides have been deactivated before the doors are open.
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3 / 30 Fotos
Area of weather
- Area of weather usually means a thunderstorm or an area of heavy precipitation.
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Last minute paperwork
- The meaning of this phrase involves checking the plane's weight-and-balance record, revising the flight plan, or waiting for maintenance staff to finish updating the logbook.
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Holding pattern
- A holding pattern is a defined area of airspace in which an aircraft enters a circular or racetrack-shaped route to delay landing.
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Apron
- The apron is any pavement that's not a taxiway or a runway, including areas where planes are parked or serviced.
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Red-eye
- A red-eye is usually an overnight flight that arrives early in the morning.
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Pink-eye
- Nothing about conjunctivitis here! A pink-eye flight takes off earlier than a red-eye, but the difference is that it's not an overnight flight.
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9 / 30 Fotos
Ground stop
- A ground stop is issued by air traffic control to prevent the system from having to handle too many planes.
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10 / 30 Fotos
Air pocket
- This is a colloquial term for a jolt of turbulence.
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11 / 30 Fotos
Deadhead
- A pilot or flight attendant who is deadheading is basically traveling to a destination to be repositioned as part of an on-duty assignment.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Final approach
- For the cabin crew and pilots, an airplane is on final approach during the latter portion of the descent.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
The ramp
- This is the area closest to the terminal where planes and vehicles are active, such as the aircraft parking zones.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Galley
- The galley is the aircraft's small kitchen, where flight attendants prepare food, snacks, and beverages.
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Specials
- This term refers to passengers who require special attention, such as those with mobility issues, or any other sort of extra assistance.
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16 / 30 Fotos
Flight deck
- The flight deck is another name for the cockpit—the part of an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot sit and where the controls are.
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Runner
- A runner is a late passenger who is literally running to catch their departing flight.
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Blue room
- Cabin crew often call the bathroom the blue room, which is a reference to the blue liquid used in aircraft toilets.
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Flight level
- This is a way of saying how many thousands of feet the plane is above sea level.
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U.M.
- A U.M. is an unaccompanied minor traveling alone and who is in the flight crew's care.
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First officer
- The first officer, also known as co-pilot, is the second in command of the plane and sits on the right side of the cockpit. They wear three stripes on their shoulder to show their position.
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Spinner
- A spinner is a passenger who stands in the middle of the aisle, confused and likely spinning to find their seat on the airplane.
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Holding pen
- The holding pen is the area surrounding the gate where passengers wait to board.
© Shutterstock
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EFC time
- Short for expect further clearance time, EFC is the estimated time you'll be cleared to depart from the hold.
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Alley
- This refers to a passageway between terminals or ramps.
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Privo
- Privo is short for provisioning and refers to every consumable item on the aircraft, including beverages, snacks, and meals.
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Jump seat
- This is the seat used by flight attendants during takeoff and landing. It may not be the safest seat on an airplane, but it makes it easy for flight attendants to jump to attention.
© Shutterstock
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Aircraft equipment
- Aircraft equipment means articles, including first-aid and survival equipment and commissary supplies, for use during flight. Sources: (Independent) (Reader's Digest) (Business Insider) See also: What you should and shouldn't eat or drink on a flight
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© Getty Images
0 / 30 Fotos
Wheels-up time
- Wheels-up time refers to the point when a ground-stopped plane is expected to be fully flying.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
All-call
- All-call is a request that each flight attendant reports via intercom from his or her station.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Doors to arrival and crosscheck
- This announcement is usually used by the lead flight attendant to confirm that the emergency escape slides have been deactivated before the doors are open.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Area of weather
- Area of weather usually means a thunderstorm or an area of heavy precipitation.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Last minute paperwork
- The meaning of this phrase involves checking the plane's weight-and-balance record, revising the flight plan, or waiting for maintenance staff to finish updating the logbook.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Holding pattern
- A holding pattern is a defined area of airspace in which an aircraft enters a circular or racetrack-shaped route to delay landing.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Apron
- The apron is any pavement that's not a taxiway or a runway, including areas where planes are parked or serviced.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Red-eye
- A red-eye is usually an overnight flight that arrives early in the morning.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Pink-eye
- Nothing about conjunctivitis here! A pink-eye flight takes off earlier than a red-eye, but the difference is that it's not an overnight flight.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Ground stop
- A ground stop is issued by air traffic control to prevent the system from having to handle too many planes.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Air pocket
- This is a colloquial term for a jolt of turbulence.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Deadhead
- A pilot or flight attendant who is deadheading is basically traveling to a destination to be repositioned as part of an on-duty assignment.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Final approach
- For the cabin crew and pilots, an airplane is on final approach during the latter portion of the descent.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
The ramp
- This is the area closest to the terminal where planes and vehicles are active, such as the aircraft parking zones.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Galley
- The galley is the aircraft's small kitchen, where flight attendants prepare food, snacks, and beverages.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Specials
- This term refers to passengers who require special attention, such as those with mobility issues, or any other sort of extra assistance.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Flight deck
- The flight deck is another name for the cockpit—the part of an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot sit and where the controls are.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Runner
- A runner is a late passenger who is literally running to catch their departing flight.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Blue room
- Cabin crew often call the bathroom the blue room, which is a reference to the blue liquid used in aircraft toilets.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Flight level
- This is a way of saying how many thousands of feet the plane is above sea level.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
U.M.
- A U.M. is an unaccompanied minor traveling alone and who is in the flight crew's care.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
First officer
- The first officer, also known as co-pilot, is the second in command of the plane and sits on the right side of the cockpit. They wear three stripes on their shoulder to show their position.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Spinner
- A spinner is a passenger who stands in the middle of the aisle, confused and likely spinning to find their seat on the airplane.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Holding pen
- The holding pen is the area surrounding the gate where passengers wait to board.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
EFC time
- Short for expect further clearance time, EFC is the estimated time you'll be cleared to depart from the hold.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Alley
- This refers to a passageway between terminals or ramps.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Privo
- Privo is short for provisioning and refers to every consumable item on the aircraft, including beverages, snacks, and meals.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Jump seat
- This is the seat used by flight attendants during takeoff and landing. It may not be the safest seat on an airplane, but it makes it easy for flight attendants to jump to attention.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Aircraft equipment
- Aircraft equipment means articles, including first-aid and survival equipment and commissary supplies, for use during flight. Sources: (Independent) (Reader's Digest) (Business Insider) See also: What you should and shouldn't eat or drink on a flight
© Shutterstock
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The meanings of airline code words that passengers don't understand
Have you ever heard one of these on a flight?
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When it comes to airplane travel, plenty goes on behind the scenes that most passengers are completely unaware of. Sometimes there's a lot of jargon being used by pilots and cabin crew that you might have heard without knowing exactly what it meant. And if flying is a stressful experience for you, not understanding certain terms can add to an already frustrating experience.
So click on to discover common airline terms to keep you at ease during your next flight.
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