Why you never want to be called a ‘spinner’ by the cabin crew on a plane

A FORMER flight attendant has revealed why a passenger never wants to be called a “spinner” while on a plane.

Cabin crew seem to have their own private lingo they use and some words are far from complimentary about the passengers.

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Former flight attendant Beth Blair revealed some of the best kept lingo secrets to the BBC.

A spinner is someone who has got on the plane at the last minute and doesn’t know where to sit.

So they are told to board the plane and look for a seat.

Invariably they just stand in the aisle searching for a space, or “spinning”,

Beth said: “This can result in a flustered passenger standing in the aisle, spinning as they search.

“You may hear a flight attendant call their cohort on the intercom or announce over the PA to a crew member, ‘We have a spinner mid-cabin. Are there any seats in the back?’.”

Meanwhile, a “runner” is a passenger who is late for a flight and is rushing to get on board, or they could be dashing from another flight.

According to Blair, the expression “We’re waiting for runners” means “They need to get the passengers’ bags stowed and the people seated as fast as possible so they can depart on time.”

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Another flight attendant has revealed how she decides to give free upgrades – and it won’t cost you much to get them.

While a member of Delta’s cabin crew has revealed the huge mistake passengers make when their plane is delayed – adding you could miss your flight because of it.

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