Flight attendants use secret code ABPP for some passengers and you might be one
Cabin crew members often use a variety of codes during flights, many of which are work-related. However, it appears that staff also have their own secret language for when they don't want passengers to understand their conversations.A flight attendant, known for sharing insider details of her job on social media, has now revealed a covert code used to label certain passengers.Jeenie, who goes by the handle @Jeenie.Weenie on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, explained that flight attendants frequently use the acronym 'ABP' or 'ABPP' to categorise specific passengers.ABP stands for able-bodied person, a term used to identify passengers who might be capable of assisting in an emergency situation. As passengers board, flight attendants typically keep an eye out for ABPs, as well as identifying individuals who work in emergency services like firefighters, doctors, nurses, or police officers.However, in a humorous skit shared on Instagram, Jeenie divulged that she doesn't just look for ABPs, but also for ABPPs - her personal shorthand for Able Bodied People Pleaser. An ABPP is a passenger who not only shows politeness towards flight attendants, but also goes above and beyond to assist them, even offering to take on some of their responsibilities, reports the Express.In the amusing sketch, the ABPP traveller retrieves her own refreshments and even lends a hand distributing them to other passengers, lightening the load for cabin crew. The clip resonated with many viewers who admitted they saw themselves in the character. One quipped: "Oh god ....its me... I'm the flight ABPP".Another shared: "Ohhh I think I'm this I get so anxious and I'm autistic I was helping with the pillows and a family next to me. It makes me feel more calm and in control lol".Some expressed a desire to become an ABPP themselves, though worried about getting in the way: "Oh my God I would love to do this. But my anxiety would tell me that you guys would find it super annoying.", one Instagram user admitted.This isn't the only coded language that cabin crew employ when discussing passengers. Given the confined spaces aboard aircraft, it's challenging for flight attendants to hold discreet conversations, so using codewords enables them to share private observations or relay urgent information without alarming passengers.According to Travel Nine, additional codewords deployed by flight attendants include the name 'Bob' signifying 'best on board', which refers to attractive passengers. Some crew members also claim that while bidding farewell to departing passengers, they'll say 'cheerio' or 'see you later' to those they find particularly easy on the eye.READ MORE: Aer Lingus adds new route to Spain's stunning 'hidden gem' from just €59.99READ MORE: 'Our family holiday in Kerry descended into mayhem but I wouldn't change a thing'Naturally, it's no shocker that cabin crew have many codes for discussing troublesome passengers without landing themselves in hot water. If you overhear them mentioning 'Phillip', they're likely not chatting about an acquaintance.The nickname originates from a codename PLIP, standing for 'passenger I'd like to punch'. Also, keep your ears peeled if you hear 'Foxtrot Oscar', which is their substitute for FO, meaning 'f*** off' during a chat.Have a story you want to share? Email us at webtravel@reachplc.com.
