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Below is our growing glossary of terms used by frequent flyers and travelers alike. This list was inspired, in part, by a member of the FlyerTalk community who wrote to us about deciphering the comically absurd lingo of the frequent traveler. Here's a brief example of life in the fast lane:
"FWIW, I resent being called SLF, typically fly UA C from DEN to HKG, SYD, LHR, LIS and many others and have been UA 1P FF for the last 10 years. I never use ITN, have never done a MHD, don't really want to be a VFF because of family but am jealous of 1K SWUs and HK49s. I have flown only 6 *A partners and like UD on the 744. I frequently UG Y to F (many times from B, M & K), don't worry about EMR at altitude and find WSJ difficult in small-pitch rows. I have not yet memorized FARs, don't know anyone at the FAA and highly respect most FAs. I always try to see my PNR and always use the UA RCC when I have the time. I really like CTOs and use only two CCs. I am fascinated watching my TA use her CRS and am not concerned whether the left seat is on ILS or VFR. I prefer heavy AC and am not yet a member of the MHC (darn!). I am cool with F/O handling T/O and enjoy ATC on channel 9. I am grateful for E+ and MRTC and am pondering a RTW soon. I am finally getting used to EGRs but don't trust ETAs. I can find the record locator on any tix and don't care if it's FBW, FBY or hydraulic. I slightly fear DL's RPU. I miss MCOs issued for CC tix and always do RT, not O/W." - Thanks to FlyerTalker, R. A. Davis
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Please enjoy our listing of terms related to frequent flying and general travel. Whether you're new to the whole miles and points world, or a seasoned veteran looking to improve your travel vocabulary, we hope you find this list informative and fun.
F/O: First Officer, a.k.a. Co-Pilot
F9: Frontier Airlines
FA: Flight Attendant
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
FAM: Federal Air Marshall
FARE BASIS: Determines how many miles or points are earned based on the fare paid. For example, to accumulate mileage on some airlines, you must pay a published full-fare rate; some programs do not award miles for highly discounted fares. Some hotels require that you pay corporate rates or higher to accrue points.
FARs: Federal Aviation Regulations, frequently cited by FAs (and not always accurately)
FBW, FBL or hydraulic: Fly By Wire, Fly By Light (fiber optic), or good old hydraulic flight controls
FEBO: Front, Even; Back, Odd. Refers to how meal orders are SUPPOSED to be taken in premium classes. On even numbered flights, the FA(s) should start at the front of the cabin, and on odd numbered flights,
at the back.
FF: Frequent Flyer. Also VFF, a Very Frequent Flyer.
FFN: An abbreviation for "Faster Free Nights", a popular Hyatt promotion over the past several years.
FI: Icelandair
FL: AirTran Airways
FOC: This dreaded disease is considered contagious by members of frequent flyer programs who choose to redeem their miles and benefits for upgrades rather than free awards. The disease is FOC -- Fear of Coach.
FREQUENT BUYERS: Frequent-traveler program members who earn most of their miles or points from credit card purchases or partner services as opposed to flying.
FT: Abbreviation for FlyerTalk.
FTERS: Abbreviation for FlyerTalkers -- all of the members who participate in the FlyerTalk forums.
FULL FOLIO: When a hotel program awards miles based on the amount spent for all hotel charges, including room service, gift shop purchases and like expenses.
FWIW: FlyerTalk lingo meaning "For What It's Worth"
Because new terms are always popping up, feel free to submit any that you feel are missing along with an explanation of what the term means. These suggestions can be emailed to glossary@webflyer.com.
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