When should the walkways process for passengers on the apron during boarding or disembarkation not be conducted?

The walkways process should not be conducted when the aircraft is being refuelled simultaneously with passenger boarding in the adjacent stand of the passenger boarding side; when adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms, lightning, snow/ice, strong winds, heavy rain, fog, etc.) are anticipated or prevailing over the airport; or when an emergency situation is in progress.

Which adverse weather conditions are listed as reasons to avoid conducting the walkways process for passengers on the apron?

Adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms, lightning, snow/ice, strong winds, heavy rain, fog, etc., if anticipated or prevailing over the airport, are reasons to avoid conducting the walkways process.

Does the guidance require that aerodrome procedures be applied when adverse weather conditions are anticipated or prevailing?

Yes, the guidance states that aerodrome procedures also apply for these conditions (adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms, lightning, snow/ice, strong winds, heavy rain, fog, etc.).

Is the walkways process permitted during an emergency situation in progress?

No, the walkways process should not be conducted when an emergency situation is in progress.

AMC1 GH.OPS.100(b) Passenger handling -- general requirements

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AMC1 GH.OPS.100(b) Passenger handling — general requirements

ED Decision 2025/007/R

SAFETY RISK MITIGATION MEASURES FOR PASSENGERS ON THE APRON DURING BOARDING AND DISEMBARKATION

The walkways process should not be conducted:

(a) when the aircraft is being refuelled simultaneously with passenger boarding in the adjacent stand of the passenger boarding side;

(b) adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms, lightning, snow/ice, strong winds, heavy rain, fog, etc.) are anticipated or prevailing over the airport (the aerodrome procedures also apply for these conditions);

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Source-Title: AMC1 GH.OPS.100(b) Passenger handling -- general requirements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23475 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-GH.OPS

Typeofcontent: AMC to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR