Originally Posted by
Eutychus
I've found the relevant
affidavit now. It certainly makes interesting reading, and suggests that while the cabin crew did not complete a full headcount (!).....
and from another post.
and being missed in the pre-flight headcount.
Just for info unless/until the airline have confirmed there was a requirement I'd be wary of assuming one was needed.
Not all airlines require their cabin crew to perform a post boarding pre-departure headcount to reconcile actual total on board against the manifested number, even on flights to the US.