Which action is part of preparing for landing and securing the cabin?

• A. Return coats
• B. Open overhead bins to retrieve items
• C. Serve beverages
• D. Activate emergency exit doors

Answer: (A)

Preparing for landing and securing the cabin is about making sure everything is safely stowed and the cabin is orderly for touchdown. Returning coats fits this because coats left in seats or in aisles can become loose hazards as the plane slows and lands. By collecting those coats and placing them in the coat closet or appropriate storage, the aisles stay clear, exits remain accessible, and items don’t shift or fall during descent.

The other actions aren’t part of this routine: retrieving items from overhead bins during approach can create hazards and distract the crew; serving beverages is a service task more appropriate earlier in the flight; and activating emergency exit doors is reserved for emergencies or directed instructions, not normal pre-landing procedures.