Originally Posted by
c3000
Hey there can anyone answer this quick one?
Here in Canada it is 1:40 (Although, some airlines operate as 1:50)
Curious to know and thanks in advance.
Regards,
M.
Just as a point of clarification from the regulatory perspective, the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) require that there be one flight attendant for every 40 passengers (1:40) on board an aircraft. There are additional requirements that in effect dictate a minimum staffing level based on the aircraft type/configuration, the number of exits and any special considerations arising from the certification emergency evacuation demonstration. There is also a special provision for certain eligible aircraft (aircraft types approved to FAR 25 at Amendment 51 or later, including the CL-600-2B19, ATR42-300 and the DHC8-300) configured with only 50 passenger seats to operate with a single flight attendant.
Most of the rest of the world, including the European Joint Aviation Authorities Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs), require that there be one cabin crew member for every 50 passenger seats (1:50) installed on the same deck of the aeroplane. There are additional requirements if there were any special considerations arising from the certification emergency evacuation demonstration.
The main difference with the various regulatory authorities is that the Canadian requirements are based upon the number of passengers actually on board whereas the European requirements are based upon the number of seats installed in the aircraft, whether occupied or not.