OTG
On the ground
Example
Hey, did you make it to Paris okay?
OTG! Just grabbed my bags and heading to the hotel
Nice! Can’t wait to hear all about it
Related Slang
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| NFIAH | Never fear, I am here |
| ETD | Estimated time of departure |
| WYA | Where you at? |
| AWTY | Are we there yet |
| YT | You there? |
| 20 | Location |
| ASL | Age, sex, location |
| WRU | Where are you |
| WRU@ | Where are you at? |
| WHYBAD | Where have you been all day |
OTG is commonly used by travelers to indicate that they have safely landed after a flight. The term is often shared via text messages, social media updates, or group chats to quickly let friends, family, or colleagues know that a trip has officially reached its destination. While it’s a practical shorthand, it’s usually accompanied by a lighthearted or celebratory tone — for example, “OTG! Let the adventures begin.”
The acronym became popular in the 2010s alongside the rise of texting, instant messaging, and social media updates about travel. It’s most commonly used by frequent flyers, business travelers, and vacationers who want to provide a quick status update without typing a full sentence. OTG is part of a broader trend of travel-related internet slang that keeps communication short, fun, and easy to read.