jetiquette

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noun The standard of acceptable behavior to be observed by passengers of an airplane.

Blend of jet and etiquette.

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In the post-9/11 era, where air travel has become a test of one's ability to tolerate all manner of indignities, I was charmed by the word jetiquette, the flyers 'code of polite behavior.

Cubicle Conversation 2008
The Golden Rule of jetiquette is that the same rules of courteous behavior apply up in the air as on the ground.

Lisa Mirza Grotts: The Rules of Polite Behavior in the Air: Private Jet Etiquette 2010
First came etiquette, then netiquette (e-mail etiquette), and now jetiquette, or private jet etiquette.

Lisa Mirza Grotts: The Rules of Polite Behavior in the Air: Private Jet Etiquette 2010
First came etiquette, then netiquette (e-mail etiquette), and now jetiquette, or private jet etiquette.

Lisa Mirza Grotts: The Rules of Polite Behavior in the Air: Private Jet Etiquette 2010
COOPER: But what jetiquette is there on a private jet?

CNN Transcript Jul 16, 2004 2004
For example, British Airways says proper jetiquette includes staying within your personal space, not telling your life story to your neighbor and giving up your seat for those who have fought for your country.

CNN Transcript Jul 16, 2004 2004
However, sometimes jetiquette goes out the window: Only 28% of respondents give full attention to the pre-flight safety demonstration.

USATODAY.com News 2010
However, sometimes jetiquette goes out the window: Only 28% of respondents give full attention to the pre-flight safety demonstration.

USATODAY.com News 2010