The last thing the captain wants on a cruise ship during an emergency is mass panic. So, to prevent it, secret code words are used to alert crew members to danger or medical emergencies. These codes ...

They’re saying R.I.P. on the high seas. Smooth sailing isn’t guaranteed while vacationing on a luxury cruise liner. And in times of sudden crisis — such as a death aboard the boat — crew members ...

While air travel is stressful enough on its own, certain in-flight situations can make it a real nightmare in the sky. That’s why flight attendants have devised specific words and phrases to indicate ...