What action must FAs take when the seatbelt sign is illuminated?

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What action must FAs take when the seatbelt sign is illuminated?

When the seatbelt sign is illuminated, the priority is safety and readiness for potential turbulence. Flight attendants must discontinue service and secure the cabin. This means ensuring every passenger is seated with their seatbelt fastened, all galley items and loose equipment are secured, and the cabin is organized so nothing can become a hazard if the aircraft encounters unexpected movement. By stopping service, crew minimize distractions and reduce the risk of injuries from items shifting or people moving around. This is not a time to increase lighting, resume service, or attempt to open doors. Increasing lighting doesn’t address the safety concern, resuming service would create additional risk, and doors must remain closed until the flight crew determines it is safe to operate them.

When the seatbelt sign is illuminated, the priority is safety and readiness for potential turbulence. Flight attendants must discontinue service and secure the cabin. This means ensuring every passenger is seated with their seatbelt fastened, all galley items and loose equipment are secured, and the cabin is organized so nothing can become a hazard if the aircraft encounters unexpected movement. By stopping service, crew minimize distractions and reduce the risk of injuries from items shifting or people moving around.

This is not a time to increase lighting, resume service, or attempt to open doors. Increasing lighting doesn’t address the safety concern, resuming service would create additional risk, and doors must remain closed until the flight crew determines it is safe to operate them.

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