{"id":35411,"date":"2021-08-21T18:04:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/districtchronicles.com\/woman-explains-why-you-may-hear-an-appeal-for-friends-of-bill-w-at-the-airport\/"},"modified":"2021-08-21T18:05:57","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T12:35:57","slug":"woman-explains-why-you-may-hear-an-appeal-for-friends-of-bill-w-at-the-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/districtchronicles.com\/woman-explains-why-you-may-hear-an-appeal-for-friends-of-bill-w-at-the-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman explains why you may hear an appeal for &#8216;friends of Bill W&#8217; at the airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"lead-content__sub-title\">Traveling through an airport can be a stressful situation for many of us, and one woman explained how a simple announcement for &#8216;friends of Bill W&#8217; can help those who find it extra arduous<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-content__lead-element lead-content__lead-element--image\"><\/div>\n<nav class=\"inline-nav\"><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><!-- Article Start--><\/p>\n<p>In the wake of recent global news events, it is unsurprising that many of us can find traveling through airports a stressful experience.<\/p>\n<p>No matter how much time you give yourself, it can still feel stressful when you see a long queue at the security check-in or mislay your passport for a split second.<\/p>\n<p>But for one group of people, airports can be stressful for another reason &#8211; the availability of alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of passengers each day can be found in the airport bars, enjoying a drink before flying abroad on holiday.<\/p>\n<p>For some, it&#8217;s an enjoyable way to start their trip abroad, but for others, it&#8217;s something they avoid after giving up booze.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what that person on the Airport tannoy was talking about when they referred to &#8220;Bill W&#8221;, be comforted by the fact that you are definitely not alone.<\/p>\n<p>The code is a signal to fellow members of Alcoholic Anonymous &#8211; to come and support a fellow traveller who could do with a hand.<\/p>\n<p>The term references the founder of the organisation, Bill Wilson and is used in social settings where someone is struggling.<\/p>\n<p>Influencer Brittany Jade Szabo, who shares her sobriety journey on social media, went viral on TikTok after explaining the announcement.<\/p>\n<p>She shared the advice to help out fellow sober travellers, who may struggle in the stressful setting.<\/p>\n<p>Brittany wrote: &#8220;I don&#8217;t know about you but airports and aeroplanes used to involve lots of alcohol for me.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So a little tip I learnt from my sponsor is if you&#8217;re struggling, ask the gate agent to page any friend of Bill W to your gate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The video racked up nearly two million views, with many impressed at the secret signal.<\/p>\n<p>One viewer commented: &#8220;This is good to know, I&#8217;ll be travelling by myself soon for the first time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another added: &#8220;This is really cute, I&#8217;d never heard of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third commented: &#8220;I&#8217;d miss my flight if it meant leaving someone alone that needed help not drinking. 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