Two Guys on a Plane
Two Guys on a Plane
Two Guys on a Plane
Flight Attendant Vocabulary 101: Talk Like An Aviation Pro
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome to Episode #40!
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Drew & maintenance issues
Rich & early summer rants
Let's talk about air vents, Airbus!
The aviation alphabet
The tricky test
Fun aviation terminology
Define “flight attendant”
Gate agents are underrated
Deadhead: not the band
She commutes from Rome to Philly?
Crash pads
Non-revving is a flight benefit
This is why we use StaffTraveler
Layovers can mean something different
There are so many turns
What is a redeye?
Hub vs, base
2 types of flight attendants
The time when the aircraft door is closed
Duty days can be significantly longer
Rest is required
The galley is our office
Jumpseats are reserved for flight attendants
Mandatory door check
They fight over bulkhead seats
Different aircraft sections
Cabin secure
Last-minute aircraft swaps
Taxi vs. runway
The ramp & the tarmac
Turbulence is normal
Pushback & ground stop
Air traffic manages delays
Tarmac delay
Unexpected stops
Airplanes don’t fly by magic
Defrosting the aircraft
Your least favorite announcement
The acronym land of aviation
10 trendy passenger & airport terms
You’re now part of our crew!
Galley Gossip
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What language are flight attendants speaking? No more guessing—you’ll learn the secret flight attendant terminology with us! In this episode, we’re decoding crew jargon, cryptic galley phrases, and the coded chaos of the aviation industry. We’ll break down important flight attendant terms, popular aviation acronyms, and trendy lingo only we aviation pros can understand. This might sound like a lot, but trust us, it’s not! Learn something new while having a laugh with the Galley gang. If we ...