What does FA1 report to the flight deck before taxi?

• A. All doors closed
• B. Cabin is secure and ready for taxi
• C. Fuel on board
• D. Passenger count confirmed

Answer: (B)

Cabin readiness is what this item is assessing: before taxi, the flight deck relies on the cabin crew to confirm the cabin is secure and ready for taxi. When FA1 reports “Cabin is secure and ready for taxi,” it communicates that passengers are seated with belts fastened, baggage stowed, aisles clear, and there are no security or safety issues in the cabin. This specific confirmation lets the pilots proceed with taxi knowing the cabin is in the proper safe state. Other items like fuel on board or merely saying doors are closed aren’t the standard pre-taxi report from cabin crew, and while passenger count or door status may be tracked separately, they don’t replace the specific readiness message needed for taxi.