What is the procedure during severe turbulence?

What is the procedure during severe turbulence?

• A. Continue cabin service and keep seats belted
• B. Discontinue cabin service immediately; place hot drinks on the floor, set breakers on trolleys at present location, take the nearest available seat and Flight crew will make a PA when able
• C. Evacuate the cabin
• D. Lock all doors

Answer: (B)

When severe turbulence hits, safety hinges on securing the cabin and protecting people from injury. The priority is to stop ongoing service, secure loose items and equipment, and ensure everyone is seated with their seat belts fastened so they’re protected if the aircraft suddenly moves. Discontinuing cabin service immediately aligns with that goal: it prevents crew and passengers from moving about and reduces the risk of spills or thrown objects. Placing hot drinks on the floor and securing the trolleys keeps potential hazards contained, so carts and beverages won’t become projectiles or cause burns. Taking the nearest available seat and fastening the seat belt ensures that both crew and passengers are protected should the plane experience sudden jolts. A flight crew PA will come when it’s safe to resume normal operations, which is typical during or after turbulence. Evacuating during turbulence isn’t appropriate, and locking all doors isn’t a routine response to in-flight turbulence.

When severe turbulence hits, safety hinges on securing the cabin and protecting people from injury. The priority is to stop ongoing service, secure loose items and equipment, and ensure everyone is seated with their seat belts fastened so they’re protected if the aircraft suddenly moves.

Discontinuing cabin service immediately aligns with that goal: it prevents crew and passengers from moving about and reduces the risk of spills or thrown objects. Placing hot drinks on the floor and securing the trolleys keeps potential hazards contained, so carts and beverages won’t become projectiles or cause burns. Taking the nearest available seat and fastening the seat belt ensures that both crew and passengers are protected should the plane experience sudden jolts. A flight crew PA will come when it’s safe to resume normal operations, which is typical during or after turbulence.

Evacuating during turbulence isn’t appropriate, and locking all doors isn’t a routine response to in-flight turbulence.