Good Stuff from Joan Eisenstodt

Words and the use of language make me smile.

During recent waits in airports in the US, I heard, over and over, "Please refrain from smoking" and wondered why the announcements didn't, instead, say "Smoking is prohibited in this non-smoking facility"?

Then there was the 'crawl' on the flight information board: "Buy-on-board meals may be purchased on the plane."

Isn't that redundant?

Add to the list of interesting travel language - it makes for good reading and a good chuckle - on hot summer days.