In case of contagious disease risk, what protective measures should cabin crew implement?

• A. Use PPE (gloves, masks, eye protection); isolate the affected area; practice strict hand hygiene; coordinate with medical advice and report as required.
• B. Do nothing and continue service.
• C. Keep the area open and ventilate normally.
• D. Isolate only the person but not use PPE.

Answer: (A)

Protecting crew and passengers from contagious disease hinges on combining protection with containment. Using the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and eye protection reduces the chance of exposure during contact with an infectious passenger. Isolating the area where the contagious person is located helps limit spread to the rest of the cabin, making care and assessment safer for crew and other passengers. Strict hand hygiene every time you touch surfaces or people is crucial to stop transmission through hands and contaminated objects. Coordinating with medical guidance and reporting as required ensures you follow current protocols, get proper triage advice, and notify the appropriate health authorities when needed. In the confined aircraft environment, these steps together meaningfully reduce transmission risk and support appropriate handling of the situation.

Choosing to do nothing, leaving ventilation to normal operation, or isolating without using PPE would not provide adequate protection. Doing nothing or relying on normal ventilation overlooks transmission routes, while isolating the person without PPE still exposes crew to potential contagion. The combination of PPE, containment, hygiene, and medical coordination is the safeguards that best protect everyone on board.