When passenger seating changes occur between zones, what must be done before taxiing?

When passenger seating changes occur between zones, what must be done before taxiing?

• A. Inform the passengers to move seats
• B. Notify the flight crew of the changes
• C. Update the seating chart in the flight log
• D. Delay boarding until all changes are reconciled

Answer: (B)

Notifying the flight crew of the changes before taxiing ensures the crew has an accurate picture of who is seated where, which supports safety checks, service coordination, and any necessary updates to the manifest or briefings. The flight crew can then acknowledge the change and reflect it in the flight documentation, keeping everyone aligned for pushback and taxi. Instructing passengers to move seats on the spot can create confusion and safety risks, and delaying boarding to reconcile seating changes is unnecessarily disruptive. So informing the flight crew is the proper action.

Notifying the flight crew of the changes before taxiing ensures the crew has an accurate picture of who is seated where, which supports safety checks, service coordination, and any necessary updates to the manifest or briefings. The flight crew can then acknowledge the change and reflect it in the flight documentation, keeping everyone aligned for pushback and taxi. Instructing passengers to move seats on the spot can create confusion and safety risks, and delaying boarding to reconcile seating changes is unnecessarily disruptive. So informing the flight crew is the proper action.