anti-airport dad noun [C]
UK /ˈæn.tiˌeə.pɔːt dæd/ US /ˈæn.t̬iˌer.pɔːrt dæd/
the father of a family who has a relaxed attitude towards travel, often arriving at the airport with very little time to spare or almost missing their flight, or anyone who behaves in this way when travelling with a group
Just like being an airport dad, being an anti-airport dad is a lifestyle. This trend has recently started growing on TikTok as a response to the thousands of videos showcasing their hyper-organized dads. The claim is simple: not every dad is, in fact, on top of it when it comes to traveling. Some of them are just chaos, hence the anti-airport dad … An anti-airport dad can be easily recognized by the use of one specific catchphrase: “I’ve got plenty of time.”
[thrillist.com, 29 June 2023]
See also airport dad
skiplagging noun [U]
/ˈskɪp.læg.ɪŋ/
a way to save money that involves booking a flight with a stopover but deliberately not getting back on the plane for the final part of the journey
Skiplagging is buying a ticket for a connecting flight, with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler. Flyers disembark after the first leg and simply fail to board the second. Often the fare is cheaper than if they’d actually bought a direct flight to their desired destination. At least two websites now help unearth these deals for consumers.
[nytimes.com, 8 August 2023]
justication noun [C]
UK /ˌdʒʌs.tɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃᵊn/ US /ˌdʒʌs.tə.ˈkeɪ.ʃᵊn/
a holiday you justify to yourself that you need even though there are good reasons not to take it, such as not being able to afford it
The latest buzzword capturing attention is “justication,” which combines “justify” and “vacation.” The concept of “justication” refers to taking a vacation despite financial constraints or other reasons that might typically discourage travel. This trend is increasingly common … many travelers justify their trips due to a strong desire for a break, even if it strains their budgets.
[exoticplacestotravel.com, 31 July 2024]