On board an airplane, you often hear incomprehensible codes from the crew that either annoy or even disturb you: What they mean and whether they should actually worry you is what we reveal to you here.

Baby Jesus

Sounds cute, but is rather meant in the opposite way: Behind this code hides a problem child on board that the crew has recognized, and that could possibly cause trouble during the flight with screaming and temper tantrums.

HC

The short form of "headcount" is often heard in announcements: This is how the crew communicates the number of passengers, excluding babies sitting on their parents' laps.

Delta defect

If this code word is mentioned, it means that a toilet on board is broken – in this case, "Toilet D is broken and temporarily closed."

Extensions

This does not refer to hair extensions, but rather an extension: If this term is communicated, for example, in connection with "Passenger 11Alpha needs extensions," it means that the guest in row 11 at seat A needs an extension belt.

Crotch Watch

Regarding the belly and belt, the somewhat cheeky term "Crotch Watch" used by the crew refers to the scrutinizing glance as they walk through the aisles to check if every passenger is properly buckled in.

Miracle Flight

Behind this somewhat cynically sounding code is the designation for a person in a wheelchair: it names the circumstance that this person is allowed to pass by the queues.

Cactus

Behind this hides a medical emergency on board, which poses a life-threatening danger to a passenger. A special light then always lights up in the front part of the cabin.

Philip

If this term comes up, there is not a guest by that name on board who makes life extremely difficult for the crew, as it stands for "Person I Would Like To Punch."