I really dislike the use of the word SLF (Self Loading Freight) for passengers in these forums. Here's why..
1. It sends out all the wrong messages to those who don't fly, about our perception of them as passengers.
2. It dehumanises our passengers. They are not freight, but people, and we shouldn't pretend otherwise.
3. It makes us look unprofessional and uncaring.
I suggest that we all (Cabin Crew) agree a voluntary ban on the use of this phrase in this forum: Alternatives might be pax, passengers or (steady now) customers.
I wouldn't be surprised to discover that I am in a minority of one, which is why there's a poll - I'll be interested to see how it goes!
