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'Mermaid' is an unofficial code word flight attendants use—here's what it means
A new report reveals unofficial airline slang, from seat-sharing passengers to onboard medical alerts.
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What flight attendants mean when they call passengers “mermaid”
Who doesn't enjoy chatting with colleagues about others? Flight attendants also exchange stories—sometimes about passengers. To keep the gossip private, they use codes, many of which are known ...
If you think being called a “Karen” is bad, imagine being called a “Philip.” A flight attendant is sharing a code word that could indicate a passenger is on the flight crew’s naughty list. “If you’re ...
Flight attendants are highly trained to address all kinds of emergencies that may be encountered on a commercial flight. But to address those concerns without alarming dozens if not hundreds of ...
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