What is the captain's announcement prior to dropping oxygen masks?

What is the captain's announcement prior to dropping oxygen masks?

• A. Please remain seated with seat belts fastened.
• B. Oxygen masks are now available.
• C. Return to your seats when safe.
• D. Attention, Flight Attendants secure the cabin, passengers take your seats.

Answer: (D)

Before oxygen masks drop, the captain’s priority is to coordinate safety actions: instruct the flight attendants to secure the cabin and tell passengers to take their seats. This sets the stage for a controlled response—keeping aisles clear, ensuring belts are fastened, and having passengers seated so crew can manage the situation without people moving around. The other phrases describe actions after deployment or general safety instructions, not the preparatory command given before the masks are released.

Before oxygen masks drop, the captain’s priority is to coordinate safety actions: instruct the flight attendants to secure the cabin and tell passengers to take their seats. This sets the stage for a controlled response—keeping aisles clear, ensuring belts are fastened, and having passengers seated so crew can manage the situation without people moving around. The other phrases describe actions after deployment or general safety instructions, not the preparatory command given before the masks are released.