When should flight attendants perform passenger counts?

When should flight attendants perform passenger counts?

• A. During boarding
• B. During deplaning
• C. Through PAX on same flight
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Passenger counts are about keeping track of exactly who is on board so safety procedures can be carried out if needed. You verify during boarding that every passenger has boarded and that the number matches the manifest, ensuring no one is left behind in the terminal. You verify again during deplaning to make sure everyone leaves the aircraft and no one is accidentally left onboard. You also perform counts through the cabin on the same flight whenever there are changes in passenger presence or seating—such as last‑minute changes or movements during service—so the crew maintains an accurate headcount throughout the flight. Because counts are needed at multiple key points, the best answer is all of the above.

Passenger counts are about keeping track of exactly who is on board so safety procedures can be carried out if needed. You verify during boarding that every passenger has boarded and that the number matches the manifest, ensuring no one is left behind in the terminal. You verify again during deplaning to make sure everyone leaves the aircraft and no one is accidentally left onboard. You also perform counts through the cabin on the same flight whenever there are changes in passenger presence or seating—such as last‑minute changes or movements during service—so the crew maintains an accurate headcount throughout the flight. Because counts are needed at multiple key points, the best answer is all of the above.