GM1 ORO.CC.205(b)(2) Reduction
of the number of cabin crew during ground operations and in unforeseen
circumstances
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
Unforeseen circumstances in this context refer to incapacitation and unavailability of a senior cabin crew member or a cabin crew member as follows:
(a) ‘Incapacitation’ means a sudden degradation of medical fitness that occurs during flight duty period either in-flight or during a flight transit of the same flight duty period away from operator’s base and that precludes the senior cabin crew member or cabin crew member from performing his/her duties. Incapacitation prior to dispatch of the aircraft from a base of the operator does not substantiate a reduction of the cabin crew complement below the minimum required.
(b) ‘Unavailability’ means circumstances at a stopover (layover) destination that preclude the senior cabin crew member or cabin crew member from reporting for the flight duty period, such as traffic jams that prevent the senior cabin crew member or cabin crew member from presenting himself/herself at the crew pick-up point in time, difficulties with local authorities, health problems, death, etc. Unavailability does not refer to insufficient number or absence of cabin crew members on standby, or absence from work due to pregnancy, maternity/paternity leave, parental leave, medical leave, sick leave, or any other absence from work.
EASA allows temporary cabin crew reduction due to in-flight incapacitation or unforeseen unavailability at stopovers, excluding pre-flight issues at base. This excludes planned absences like leave or standby shortages. Aviation safety regulations prioritize immediate operational challenges, not pre-existing staffing gaps.
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