What does the letter L stand for in GLAD?

What does the letter L stand for in GLAD?

• A. Listen to CA's instructions
• B. Gather passengers upwind away from the aircraft
• C. Account for all souls onboard and administer first aid
• D. Do not allow passengers to re-enter the A/C and do not allow smoking

Answer: (D)

GLAD is a mnemonic used by crew to remember key actions in a post-incident or emergency scenario. The letter L represents leaving the area of the aircraft—moving passengers away from the A/C to a safe distance and not returning. The option that says not allowing passengers to re-enter the aircraft and not allowing smoking directly reflects this protective stance: it enforces staying away from the aircraft and prevents ignition risks, which is exactly the kind of action the L cue is prompting. After an incident, the crew’s priority is to get people clear of the danger zone, keep them out of the aircraft, and avoid any re-entry or smoking until authorities say it’s safe.

GLAD is a mnemonic used by crew to remember key actions in a post-incident or emergency scenario. The letter L represents leaving the area of the aircraft—moving passengers away from the A/C to a safe distance and not returning. The option that says not allowing passengers to re-enter the aircraft and not allowing smoking directly reflects this protective stance: it enforces staying away from the aircraft and prevents ignition risks, which is exactly the kind of action the L cue is prompting. After an incident, the crew’s priority is to get people clear of the danger zone, keep them out of the aircraft, and avoid any re-entry or smoking until authorities say it’s safe.