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Cabin Operations

This section outlines the standard procedures for cabin operations at Air Virtual Air Canada Airline.

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Door Arming & Security

  • Door Arming: Cross-check pairs (L1/R1, etc.) after passenger boarding is complete
  • Security Search: Required on aircraft’s first flight of the day and after security threat level Yellow+
  • All doors must be properly secured before taxi

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Passenger Briefings

All flights must include safety demonstrations that cover:
  • Seat belt usage and requirements
  • Emergency exit locations and operation
  • Electronic device policy
  • No-smoking policy
  • Oxygen mask procedures (when applicable)
  • Life vest location and usage (when applicable)
The safety demonstration may be conducted via video or performed live by cabin crew.

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Cabin Secure Calls

The cabin must be secured and reported to the flight deck:
  • Completed by 3 minutes before push-back
  • Confirmed prior to takeoff
  • Reconfirmed after go-around if applicable

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Seat-belt Sign Operation

PhaseSeat-belt SignCabin Call
Taxi-outON”Cabin secure”
Cruise smoothOFF—
Light turbulenceON”Cabin crew, be seated”
Severe turbulenceON”Cabin crew, take seats IMMEDIATELY”

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Sterile Cockpit Periods

Cabin crew must observe sterile cockpit procedures during:
  • Taxi
  • Takeoff and climb below 10,000 ft
  • Approach and landing below 10,000 ft
During these periods, only safety-critical communication is permitted with the flight deck.

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Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency, cabin crew should:
  1. Secure themselves in nearest available seats
  2. Prepare the cabin for emergency landing/ditching if time permits
  3. Review emergency evacuation procedures
  4. Assist passengers with special needs
  5. Direct evacuation if necessary, ensuring all passengers leave the aircraft

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Cabin Service Standards

While not a safety requirement, cabin service should mirror Air Canada standards where possible:
  • Short-Haul (less than 2 hours): Beverage service, light snack
  • Medium-Haul (2-4 hours): Beverage service, meal service
  • Long-Haul (more than 4 hours): Multiple meal services, mid-flight snacks, pre-arrival service

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Communication with Flight Deck

  • Use interphone for routine communications
  • Use established phrases for emergency communications
  • Inform flight deck of any unusual situations in the cabin

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