This week in Salon.com's ASK THE PILOT: HOW TO SPEAK AIRLINE-ESE

VOCABULARY BUILDING FOR THE FREQUENT FLYER. EVER WONDER WHAT A “CROSSCHECK” IS? AND WHAT DOES “FINAL APPROACH” MEAN? FROM TECHNICAL TERMS TO FLIGHT ATTENDANT JARGON, IT’S A GLOSSARY OF THE INDUSTRY’S STRANGEST AND MOST ANNOYING TERMS….


<<< • AT THIS TIME “At this time, we ask that you please put away all electronic devices and place all cellular phones in the off position.”

Meaning: now, or presently. This is air travel’s signature euphemism, and one whose needlessness really sets my teeth on edge.

• THE OFF POSITION

Meaning: off >>>


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