It’s all hidden in the way they speak.
You’ve probably noticed that flight attendants use a certain vocabulary when they talk to each other in flight.
Some of these terms have very practical uses while others are private industry jokes.
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Next time you hear these words, you could be proud that you’re officially in the know.
Galley and Galley Queen
The galley is essentially the airplane kitchen.
This is where flight attendants prepare meals and beverages, and set up other services for the cabin.
It automatically folds up, or “jumps” when the flight attendant stands up, hence the name.
They usually just stand in the aisle looking around, or “spinning.”
Allegedly, some passengers abuse the system by using a wheelchair to get on a plane early.
Bulkhead
This is the wall that divides the aircraft.
Chimes
What are all those dings you hear throughout your flight?
Flight attendants call them the chimes.
Pink Eye
Don’t worry, it’s not what you think.
This flight usually doesn’t land much later than midnight.
Cross-Check
This happens during arrival or departure, according to BBC.
Crew Base
This is the city where the crew start and finish their shifts.
Every airline has a hub (or multiple hubs), where they head their operations.
Commuters may share apartments known as crash pads whenever they want to avoid paying for a hotel room.
Turn
To get everyone where they need to go, airlines sometimes have to organize rough schedules.
Two-for-One Special
For people with a fear of flying, landing is often the scariest part.
It even has a name, according to the website Dauntless Jaunter the two-for-one special.
Pilots do this intentionally when the runway seems slippery because it helps them gain traction.
