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Flight attendant reveals secret 'code word' passengers don’t want to be called

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Published 12:28 7 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Flight attendant reveals secret 'code word' passengers don’t want to be called

If you're called this, you're in the bad books

Niamh Spence

Niamh Spence

A flight attendant has revealed the secret ‘code word’ passengers don’t want to ever be called.

We've all been there, waiting on a flight to head off on our holidays and there's one person who seems determined to be difficult or make life harder for the airplane crew.

Whilst they might be smiling professionals, it turns out they do talk about passengers... and it's not always good.

Flight attendants are professionals, but this doesn't mean passenger's behaviours don't irritate the hell out of them. (Getty Stock Image)
Flight attendants are professionals, but this doesn't mean passenger's behaviours don't irritate the hell out of them. (Getty Stock Image)

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An anonymous flight attendant revealed to The Sun that she and her colleagues have a secret 'code word' that they use for the passengers who are really getting on their nerves.

This one particular secret phrase means a passenger is being badly behaved, and so much so that they might even be met by law officials when they land.

You've heard of being called a 'Karen', right? Well, if you ever hear someone being referred to as a 'Philip', then it's much worse.

Apologies if your name actually is Philip...

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If a flight attendant is heard referring to someone as a 'Philip', it means bad news. (Getty Stock Image)
If a flight attendant is heard referring to someone as a 'Philip', it means bad news. (Getty Stock Image)

The flight attendant explained: "If you’re labeled a Philip, then you’ve done something wrong and should probably expect to get bad service for the rest of the flight.

"That name originated from the term PILP — Passenger I’d Like to Punch — but has changed over time to become slightly more subtle."

If you want to know just how you end up getting classed as a 'Philip', and being one of the worst passengers on a flight, she's also explained what classes as bad behaviour.

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Most of us will have seen the button to call for help when we're sat in our seats, and for the most part we've probably rarely had to use it.

Pressing your help button when it's not an emergency is pure 'Philip' behaviour. (Getty Stock Image)
Pressing your help button when it's not an emergency is pure 'Philip' behaviour. (Getty Stock Image)

Ideally, the button is supposed to be for emergencies - think passenger next to you having a heart attack, not just that you've split your diet coke and would like a new one.

The attendant explained how pressing the button for a non-emergency is pure 'Philip' behaviour: "If we’re in the middle of drinks or dinner service, the only time then you should be calling for us is in an emergency.

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"If everything’s fine, then be patient. We’re very quick to work out who the Philips are and we will serve you accordingly, so bear that in mind if you’re a habitual button pusher."

You heard it here, be nice and polite when you're flying. Under no circumstances, be a Philip.

Featured Image Credit: Adene Sanchez/Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

Topics: Flight attendant, Travel, Life

Niamh Spence
Niamh Spence

I am a freelance journalist, who writes and contributes to lifestyle and online titles. Previous work includes; The Telegraph, LadBible, Entertainment Daily, BBC, The Mirror, The Metro, Tyla.etc

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