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PASSENGER~ A herding creature of widely varying intellect,usually
Found in pairs or small groups. Often will become vicious
and violent in simple and easily rectified situations. When
Frightened or confused these creatures collect into a group
called a "LINE". This "LINE" has no set pattern and is usually
formed in inconvenient places. Passengers are of four known
Species: Paxus iratus, Paxus latus, Paxus inefriatus
PRE-BOARD~ Passenger who arrives at the gate five minutes before
Departure.
VOLUNTARY~ A passenger who arrives at the gate as the jetway is coming off
OVERSALE the flight
NO-RECORD ~ Any passenger booked through a Travel Agency
SIGN~ An airport decoration. Usually unnoticed (especially if it says stand
on the right walk on the left) except by small children. Its primary
function is to hide the location of various areas of the airport,
i.e., gate numbers,rest rooms,baggage claim, etc.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE ~ An entertaining work of paperback fiction.
BAGGAGE CLAIM~ The most difficult area of the airport to find. It is usually
hidden by numerous signs saying, "Baggage Claim Area"
POSITION CLOSED ~ This is a sign posted at various counter locations,
which when interpreted by the Passenger says,
" FORM LINE HERE "
ON- TIME ~ An obscure term, Meaning unknown
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ~ A game played by airline pilots and air traffic
controllers. The game has no rules, and neither side
knows how it is played, byt the goal is to prevent
flights from arriving in time for passengers to make
connecting flights.
TICKET AGENT ~ A superhuman with the patience of a saint, the herding
ability of an Australian sheepdog, the E.S.P. abilities of URI
Geller, the compassion of a psychoanalysts,and the tact of
a diplomat. They have mysterious abilities to control wind/
rain/snow/fog and all other weather phenomenon. They are
capable of anwering three questions at one time, while talking
on the phone and without stuttering or choking on their tongue.
In later life they are caught carrying on mysterious conver-
sations with themselves.
Found in pairs or small groups. Often will become vicious
and violent in simple and easily rectified situations. When
Frightened or confused these creatures collect into a group
called a "LINE". This "LINE" has no set pattern and is usually
formed in inconvenient places. Passengers are of four known
Species: Paxus iratus, Paxus latus, Paxus inefriatus
PRE-BOARD~ Passenger who arrives at the gate five minutes before
Departure.
VOLUNTARY~ A passenger who arrives at the gate as the jetway is coming off
OVERSALE the flight
NO-RECORD ~ Any passenger booked through a Travel Agency
SIGN~ An airport decoration. Usually unnoticed (especially if it says stand
on the right walk on the left) except by small children. Its primary
function is to hide the location of various areas of the airport,
i.e., gate numbers,rest rooms,baggage claim, etc.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE ~ An entertaining work of paperback fiction.
BAGGAGE CLAIM~ The most difficult area of the airport to find. It is usually
hidden by numerous signs saying, "Baggage Claim Area"
POSITION CLOSED ~ This is a sign posted at various counter locations,
which when interpreted by the Passenger says,
" FORM LINE HERE "
ON- TIME ~ An obscure term, Meaning unknown
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ~ A game played by airline pilots and air traffic
controllers. The game has no rules, and neither side
knows how it is played, byt the goal is to prevent
flights from arriving in time for passengers to make
connecting flights.
TICKET AGENT ~ A superhuman with the patience of a saint, the herding
ability of an Australian sheepdog, the E.S.P. abilities of URI
Geller, the compassion of a psychoanalysts,and the tact of
a diplomat. They have mysterious abilities to control wind/
rain/snow/fog and all other weather phenomenon. They are
capable of anwering three questions at one time, while talking
on the phone and without stuttering or choking on their tongue.
In later life they are caught carrying on mysterious conver-
sations with themselves.
