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Decoding Airline Lingo

On a flight, pilots and airline staff often have their own way of speaking, using interesting jargon while on duty. Here’s a glossary of terms used by pilots and airline staff that can help you decode what they’re saying.

From Reader’s Digest USA, November 2010

Don’t be surprised if you overhear hear pilots or airline staff use special jargon while they’re on duty.

Tags: lingo | jargon | airline

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