When must flight attendants discontinue service?

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When must flight attendants discontinue service?

Discontinue service whenever there is a real risk of passengers being injured due to the aircraft’s motion. The two situations that trigger this are when the seatbelt sign is illuminated and when turbulence is anticipated. The seatbelt sign means passengers must remain seated with belts fastened, so serving—moving about the cabin or handling hot drinks and heavy items—is unsafe. Turbulence can begin suddenly, so stopping service in anticipation helps protect both passengers and crew from injuries and keeps aisles clear. The other options are too narrow or rely on discretionary judgment alone; safety procedures establish stopping service specifically for these two conditions.

Discontinue service whenever there is a real risk of passengers being injured due to the aircraft’s motion. The two situations that trigger this are when the seatbelt sign is illuminated and when turbulence is anticipated. The seatbelt sign means passengers must remain seated with belts fastened, so serving—moving about the cabin or handling hot drinks and heavy items—is unsafe. Turbulence can begin suddenly, so stopping service in anticipation helps protect both passengers and crew from injuries and keeps aisles clear. The other options are too narrow or rely on discretionary judgment alone; safety procedures establish stopping service specifically for these two conditions.

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