OMA 8.10 Punctuality Policy

Question 1

Green Light Boarding?
Does cabin crew signal when ready?
Earliest departure and arrival?

By when should doors be closed?

Answer 1

STD-30
No, unless delayed. Boarding will start automatically.
No earlier than STD-10 or STA-15

By STD-3

Question 2

Slot delays- when should boarding be delayed?

Answer 2

2-3 hour slot- only if a slot from destination
Any slot over 3 hours

Call ICC before boarding
Otherwise board on time

Question 3

Should you board at GLB with a technical fault?

Answer 3

Liaise with MOC first to see if boarding is appropriate depending on the work required

Question 4

Should you delay boarding when weather is poor?

Answer 4

Only when abundantly clear that flight will not be possible

Question 5

Should you delay boarding for reduced crew?

Answer 5

Only until minimum crew reached-
one flight crew and three crew, inc. 1 SCCM

Question 6

What checklist should you do when taxying to a remote hold?

Are doors disarmed?

APU consideration?

Can pax mobiles be used?

Answer 6

Everything up to After Start c/l

After landing scan at the hold and parking checklist

Doors remain armed

Monitor fuel imbalance

Yes, at commander discretion, PA to end calls to be made 5 mins before engine start

Question 7

If diverting, when should you contact ICC?

Answer 7

In the air / asap
‘Fuel and go’ might be possible