Crew members can deplane as soon as the agent opens the door.

Crew members can deplane as soon as the agent opens the door.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only after cross check
• D. Only with supervisor approval

Answer: (B)

Deplaning is a controlled safety process, not something done automatically whenever a door is opened. The agent can open the door to access the exit, but crew members must obtain a go-ahead through the proper clearance, which typically means completing a cross-check with the ground crew and/or receiving supervisor approval. This ensures the path is clear, the stairs or jet bridge are in place, and there are no hazards or crowding issues before passengers start to exit. So, simply having the door opened does not authorize crew to deplane, which is why the statement is not correct.

Deplaning is a controlled safety process, not something done automatically whenever a door is opened. The agent can open the door to access the exit, but crew members must obtain a go-ahead through the proper clearance, which typically means completing a cross-check with the ground crew and/or receiving supervisor approval. This ensures the path is clear, the stairs or jet bridge are in place, and there are no hazards or crowding issues before passengers start to exit. So, simply having the door opened does not authorize crew to deplane, which is why the statement is not correct.