Which role must be contacted to receive permission before closing any cabin door?

Which role must be contacted to receive permission before closing any cabin door?

• A. Commander
• B. Senior Cabin Crew Manager
• C. Ground Staff
• D. Flight Attendant

Answer: (B)

Closing a cabin door is a safety-critical step that requires proper authorization from the person in charge of the cabin on that flight. The Senior Cabin Crew Manager oversees cabin operations and the final pre-departure checks, ensuring the area around the door is clear, all passengers are seated with seat belts fastened, galleys and lavatories are secure, and the door and slide are correctly configured for departure. With that oversight, they grant the go-ahead to close the door and proceed. Ground staff aren’t involved in onboard door clearance, and a regular flight attendant would not independently give this clearance; they report up to the Senior Cabin Crew Manager who has the authority for this action.

Closing a cabin door is a safety-critical step that requires proper authorization from the person in charge of the cabin on that flight. The Senior Cabin Crew Manager oversees cabin operations and the final pre-departure checks, ensuring the area around the door is clear, all passengers are seated with seat belts fastened, galleys and lavatories are secure, and the door and slide are correctly configured for departure. With that oversight, they grant the go-ahead to close the door and proceed. Ground staff aren’t involved in onboard door clearance, and a regular flight attendant would not independently give this clearance; they report up to the Senior Cabin Crew Manager who has the authority for this action.