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Jetway Jesus

a mythical figure that "heals" someone mid-flight that needed a wheelchair to board but is able to get off on their own mobility; invoked to insinuate a passenger is "faking" their disability or need

ˈd͡ʒɛˌtweɪ ˈd͡ʒizəsCoined ~20252020sGen Alpha50 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

a mythical figure that "heals" someone mid-flight that needed a wheelchair to board but is able to get off on their own mobility; invoked to insinuate a passenger is "faking" their disability or need for wheelchair service to board faster but not to deplane after everyone else.

Origin: From ; a reference to the resurrection of Jesus and/or the miracles attributed to Jesus. Originally mainly used by aircrew and possibly frequent flyers before being popularized among the general public in 2025 through TikTok. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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