| Many airlines have cut out the flight and cabin crew combined briefings, no doubt in line with commercial pressure of reducing sign on times.I found that cabin crew meeting with the flight crew was an important part of working as a team, introducing each other, communicating face to face, establishing a rapport, CRM etc.. The combined flight and cabin crew questioning were the most valuable part of the briefing as these scenarios 'talked through' the sequencing of what would happen and by whom. There is often the misconception that in an emergency the response from the flight crew to the cabin crew (or pax)will be immediate but actually may take alot longer. It brought a practical application to SOPs. This is also the case in EPs. Interesting, one company I worked for, during a briefing a pilot discussed a fire/toilet scenario. Everyone knew how to put out the fire but that's where it ended. I had worked elsewhere and knew about a method for removing smoke in the cabin. This clearly highlighted a disconnect between manuals and procedures. Change was initiated thereafter.Sure, the door is locked, but communication is still the vital link in maintaining good safety outcomes. |