Flight attendants share the meaning behind the commonly used “codewords” that they might hear after sitting on a plane.
Jennie, a member of the cabin crew known as @Jeenie.Weenie on social media, revealed the true meaning of the secret language of the staff of the airplane in the sky, including words like “Bob” and “Flip-flop.”
In her video, she said:
“If you've ever heard flight attendants call each other L1, L2, R1 or R2, we're calling each other's designated territory.”
She went on to explain how L1 means the first left door, explaining, for example, R2 is the second right door.
She added: “When we hear the flight attendants say Tom Cruise, we use this as a trick and remember where tea and coffee go. Tom Cruise – T and C. Tea and coffee here.
“If you've ever heard flight attendants say they have to flip the flop, make them easy, which means they had to embark on a red-eyed flight, go out to the land, have little sleep, wake up and get on the flight the next morning.
“Can you imagine having to smile and work two hours of sleep?”
For those lucky enough to hear themselves being called “Bob,” Jenny says you're carrying because you mean “the best.”
“This is one of the biggest compliments a passenger can get,” she added. “It means you're our favorite, so try to be Bob at the end of the day.”
Commenting on her video, one user said: “I thought R1, R2, L1, L2 were PlayStation buttons or something.”
Another user added: “I was on a Japanese airline (I'm in Japanese), but I complied them and got a business class dessert so they made me wear some escort uniforms!”
The third user said, “I bring a gift card and a snack for the flight attendant. Does that make me a bob?”
Another user added: “I was Bob without my knowledge! How cute is he! I only sleep five hours each night.
The last user said, “I strive to be a Bob in every aspect of my travels. During flight, airport security, transportation, etc.”
In her other videos, Jenny shares a skit on what it's like to work with an airline, and shares tips and tricks to help passengers get the best service on their flights.
This usually involves showing kindness to the cabin crew in anticipation of seat upgrades and in-flight perks such as extra food and drinks.
