Briefing of passengers before flight

In plain English

Before takeoff the crew must brief passengers on the essentials: smoking, seatbelts, the location and operation of emergency exits, and — for over-water or high-altitude flights — flotation gear and oxygen. A briefing card is also provided.

Key points

• Brief belts, smoking, exits and emergency equipment before takeoff.
• Over-water/extended flights add flotation and ditching information.
• Provide a passenger briefing card.

Common pitfalls

• Skipping the briefing for "regular" passengers.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and your operator’s ops specs.*