12 very real air travel terms every frequent flyer knows

 By 
Bob Al-Greene
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Everyone loves to fly. It's an easy, relaxing, hassle-free way to travel.

Just kidding! It's usually a nightmare gauntlet of long lines and pat-downs, and nowadays they even x-ray your junk. But it's stressful shared situations like this that bring people together. And sometimes, amid chatty seat mates and serial seat-recliners, you might find a little bit of joy.

We put together this visual dictionary of air travel -- the people, places and routines we've experienced, at the airport and in the sky. Add your own entries in the comments.

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