Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
Probably wouldn't be given a IFF code on departure and told to ident unless they forgot to turn it on

Also - don't know if it is used in the airline world or not - I'll let others respond - but if ATC asks for me to "ident", my response is "flash"
USMCFLYR
Huston Center: 'N243AT, verify squawk 2541, and 'Ident''
N243AT: '
Alright, here comes the flash!!'