After the doors are armed, what is the exact phrase you tell the Captain to confirm passengers and bags are ready?

• A. Cabin secure.
• B. Ready for taxi.
• C. Seated and stowed.
• D. All call complete.

Answer: (C)

The situation checks that the cabin is safely prepared for departure by confirming two clear conditions: passengers are seated and their seat belts are fastened, and all carry-on items are properly stowed. This exact phrase communicates those two safety states in one concise, unambiguous statement, which is why it’s the standard way to inform the Captain that everything is ready for the next phase, such as taxi or takeoff. It’s preferred because it leaves little room for misinterpretation and aligns with established cockpit-to-cabin communication procedures.

Other phrases are less precise for this moment. “Cabin secure” is vague and could refer to more than just seating and stowage. “Ready for taxi” signals the move to taxi itself but doesn’t confirm the essential safety conditions inside the cabin. “All call complete” concerns completing announcements, not the actual readiness of passengers and bags.