Unfortunately, in the UK at least, the person who rolls up to mend your washing machine or photocopier is referred as an 'engineer'.

One of many reasons why the 'profession' is so little valued in this country any more.

I can see where you're coming from re: Mr and Mrs Unfortunate on the flight times - but given the pretty-much-routine lateness of departing flights from any airport in the UK I doubt any of us would be that concerned.

BAH