@Vipros
It's an American usage. They use it to mean 'in a moment', rather than 'for a moment', as we do. First time I heard it used as such was shortly before landing at a US airport.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing momentarily. Please ensure your seatbelts are fastened, your tray-tables are folded away, your seat backs are in the upright position and that any hand luggage is stowed securely in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you".

I had visions of us touching wheels on the runway then shooting up in the air again.

Fortunately we landed normally before disembarking. Or 'deplaning' as it was there.

I love America. It's nuts.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 7 Oct 2008, 12:43, Reply)