5.1 Flashcards
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Occasionally, the boarding process needs to be paused for:
- Tarmac security reasons,
2. If a defect has been found after boarding has commenced.
They will convey the details and instructions to GHA personnel at the boarding gate by radio or by a Cabin Crew.
The GHA Supervisor
They will stop the boarding process, and when feasible, make a brief announcement to let passengers know how long the delay is expected to be. Passengers, who have already passed the boarding gate, but not yet at aircraft, will be allowed to proceed to aircraft.
Paused boarding can also be used as a method to reduce congestion on tarmac (when visible from Gate), e.g. if lines extend to tarmac at aircraft stairs.
The GHA Supervisor
A boarded passenger may be off-loaded for a number of reasons:
- A passenger is removed by Airport Authorities or Security Staff,
- A passenger has become unwell,
- A passenger, due to whatever personal reason, elects not to fly.
- In discussion with the PIC, the behavior of a passenger has been deemed detrimental to the safety
of the aircraft and/or fellow passengers and crew. - The passenger refuses to comply with instructions given by a Cabin Crew or other authorized
employee of flyadeal implementing exit seating restrictions, and - The only seat that will physically accommodate the persons handicap is an exit seat.
If a passenger has boarded the aircraft and consequently needs to be off-loaded from the flight:
- The GHA must be contacted immediately and advised of the reason.
- The passengers boarding pass should be requested to enable easy identification, such as name and seat number, for baggage off-load to commence.
- The passenger must be off-loaded in the Departure Control System and load sheet amended.
- The passenger’s baggage must be removed from the aircraft prior to departure. The aircraft is not permitted to depart with the passenger’s baggage onboard.
If a passenger is to be offloaded due to their conduct, additional assistance may be required in the form of
extra staff or law enforcement officers.
You have the support behind you when it comes to removing a passenger whose behavior is deemed to affect the safety of the aircraft.
law
If a passenger is denied boarding prior to being processed at the gate, the passenger must be off-loaded from the ___.
Gate Boarding Departure Control System
If no other staff members are available to assist you, attempt to ___who could serve as a witness to your handling of the situation should the need arise.
get at least the name(s) of fellow passengers
A passenger is one who has checked-in but failed to board the aircraft. All attempts should be made to locate the passenger prior to boarding close time by PA announcements.
FTB
Fail To Board Passenger
Fail To Board Passenger (FTB)
- The GHA is to ascertain the:
A. Name of the FTB passenger(s)
B. Number of bag(s) checked in, and
C. Bag tag number of each bag checked in. - The Fail to Board Passenger PA is to be made,
- Notify the PIC of FTB passenger. The PIC may request a Cabin Crew to page for the FTB passenger
on board in case the passenger has boarded the aircraft, - GHA staff should assist the Cabin Crew in carrying out a seat check. The GHA should always refer
to the passengers boarding pass prior to confirming whether or not the passenger is onboard, rather
than assume it is the correct passenger, - If the passenger has no checked baggage, the passenger will be offloaded if they are not at the
boarding gate by boarding close time, - If the passenger has checked-in baggage, the GHA is to notify the Turnaround Coordinator by radio
of the number of bags and their bag tag numbers so that the Turnaround Coordinator can determine
which hold the bags are in and commence a search, - In case the passenger arrives at the gate prior to the bags being found, the GHA will immediately
inform the Turnaround Coordinator by radio. The GHA will then make the final decision regarding the
(non) acceptance of the passenger, and - In case the checked bags are found prior to passenger arriving at boarding gate, Turnaround
Coordinator will radio GHA at boarding gate immediately to advise. After conferring with the Supervisor, the GHA will close the flight; Turnaround Coordinator will deliver bags to baggage make- up area.
For regular services a it is NOT required.
passenger headcount
However, a head count may be conducted for specific security reasons on an __. In some cases, Security may require the number of passengers passing through boarding gates at specific airports, to be verified onboard the aircraft by a headcount.
ad hoc basis
If a headcount is not required,
the SCCM must report to the PIC when all passengers are onboard and request to close cabin doors. The PIC will confirm with the SCCM that cabin doors can be closed.
If a headcount is required,
the PIC will direct the SCCM to carry out a head count and to confirm that the number of passengers onboard matches the number given to the PIC at Flight Close.
When the headcount has been verified the PIC will then confirm that the cabin doors can be closed.
The headcount does not distinguish between adults and children, however infants will be accounted for. The headcount will account for occupied seats, plus infants. The count must be given to the PIC in the form of
“56 Plus 1 infant”.
Procedure for Headcount
Prior to conducting a headcount, following to be completed:
- PA to be made advising passengers that a headcount will be conducted and requesting them to remain seated.
- Cabin Crew to ensure that toilets are not occupied during the headcount. (Lavatories blocked)
- Cabin Crew present in the cabin to ensure that passengers remain seated.
- L4 Crew Member would conduct the headcount from the AFt to FWD cabin.
Aerobridge and steps
Cabin Crew must ensure that the aerobridge or steps are properly attached to the aircraft and are secure before allowing passengers to embark/disembark. If they are not positioned safely, a member of the GHA’s personnel must be informed so the steps can be maneuvered in to the proper position.
Disembarkation at Non-Aerobridge Gates
- The forward passenger door will be used for disembarkation when an aerobridge is not available.
- There may also be occasions when the rear passenger door is also used for disembarkation.
- The SCCM and GHA must liaise on this matter. The SCCM must advise the Cabin Crew and make any PA’s accordingly.
- A GHA will direct passengers and ensure that they are aware of tarmac safety and smoking restrictions.
Aircraft Cooling
When the aircraft is on the ground for a longer than a normal turn around, window blinds should be lowered and the doors closed to ensure the aircraft stays as cool as possible.
When aircraft are parked in stands away from airport buildings or non-aerobridge locations, GHAs, ramp staff and Cabin Crew are responsible for ensuring that:
- All directions given to passengers are clear and correctly understood,
- A second person is available to provide additional guidance halfway between the aircraft and entry/
departure point of the terminal if the distance to the aircraft is too great for one person to ensure the
adequate safety of passengers at all times, - Passengers are not given access to the tarmac area when aircraft movements or aircraft engine
starts will occur within close proximity. Propeller wash and/or jet blast must be taken into
consideration, - Attention is paid to the congestion and movement of vehicles,
- Passengers are not given or allowed access to baggage being loaded,
- Departure and arrival gates are controlled to ensure that no unauthorized access is gained to the
tarmac, and - Extra care is taken at night, during rain and during conditions of reduced visibility.
Disembarking Passengers
All Cabin Crew must remain at their stations with their harness fastened until the aircraft arrives on stand and the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign has been switched off. Passengers will have been briefed prior to disembarkation on:
- The need to remain seated until the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign has been switched off,
- Precautions when opening overhead lockers,
- To remove all personal belongings,
- Not to smoke until within a designated smoking area within the terminal building.
Cabin Crew will stand at the __and offer assistance to passengers during disembarkation. _must remain onboard the aircraft until all passengers have disembarked.
front and rear of the aircraft
Minimum Cabin Crew
When passengers are disembarking onto the ramp rather than through an aerobridge, a GHA staff member must be in position on the ramp to:
- Direct and control passengers,
- Assist those passengers with special needs,
- Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the security restricted area of an airport through an open
arrivals door, - Be constantly vigilant to any situation that could endanger the passengers whilst they are on the
tarmac, and - Provide positive control and supervision of the passengers to ensure they do not smoke and abide
by all instructions given. - The GHA has the right to insist that the passengers remain on board if in their opinion, there is
an actual or potential danger through disembarking the passengers at that point in time. This may be due to other aircraft operating in the vicinity or extreme weather conditions. In the case of a thunderstorm, it is safer to remain within the aircraft than to walk in the open. - If the decision has been made to keep the passengers on board, the GHA must advise the SCCM of the reason for the delay and the expected duration. This will enable them to keep the passengers informed