During a lightning advisory at selected gates in YYZ, cabin crew may be required to open the cabin door when the Captain requests and ground staff avoid contact with the exterior.

During a lightning advisory at selected gates in YYZ, cabin crew may be required to open the cabin door when the Captain requests and ground staff avoid contact with the exterior.

• A. Only if weather clear.
• B. True
• C. Never
• D. One can open whenever they want.

Answer: (B)

During a lightning advisory, door operations at the gate are governed by flight deck authority and strict safety precautions. The Captain can direct cabin crew to open the cabin door if doing so supports safe ground handling, provided ground personnel are not in contact with the exterior surfaces. This ensures any required action can proceed without exposing staff to potential lightning-related hazards on the aircraft’s exterior. Therefore, opening the door is allowed only on the Captain’s request and only when ground staff stay clear of the exterior.

During a lightning advisory, door operations at the gate are governed by flight deck authority and strict safety precautions. The Captain can direct cabin crew to open the cabin door if doing so supports safe ground handling, provided ground personnel are not in contact with the exterior surfaces. This ensures any required action can proceed without exposing staff to potential lightning-related hazards on the aircraft’s exterior. Therefore, opening the door is allowed only on the Captain’s request and only when ground staff stay clear of the exterior.