Which three components are checked as part of cabin readiness before passengers board?

• A. Exits obstructed, safety equipment present, and cabin prepared
• B. Seat assignments, meal service menu, and oxygen
• C. Exits unobstructed, safety equipment present and functional, and cabin prepared for passengers
• D. Pilot readiness, weather brief, and fuel status

Answer: (C)

Before passengers board, the cabin must be ready for safe boarding and potential evacuation. Exits unobstructed ensures a clear, quick path to the doors in an emergency. Safety equipment present and functional guarantees that life vests, extinguishers, masks or oxygen systems, and other required items are in place and working when needed. Cabin prepared for passengers means the cabin is clean, items are stowed, seating is ready, and safety cards or announcements equipment are in place so passengers can board smoothly and safety procedures can be followed.

The other options include elements that aren’t part of this cabin readiness check. One option describes exits being obstructed, which is unsafe and opposite of required readiness. Another mixes non-safety-focused items like seat assignments and meal menus or brings in pilot and weather considerations, which belong to deck or flight planning rather than cabin readiness.