What is the PSA transport policy?

• A. Transport to nearest hospital only
• B. Make every effort to transport all passengers.
• C. Return to base and treat on board
• D. Transport all passengers, regardless of feasibility

Answer: (B)

In an in-flight emergency, the emphasis is on getting passengers to definitive medical care whenever it’s feasible. The best answer reflects that proactive approach: you make every effort to transport all passengers who could benefit from evacuation, while still respecting safety and operational limits. This means assessing each person’s condition, the availability of appropriate transport, and constraints like weather, aircraft capabilities, and medical resources.

Choosing the nearest hospital only would unnecessarily limit care for those who might need a different facility or sooner transport to a specialized center. Returning to base to treat on board delays care and diverts critical resources from those in need. Transporting all passengers regardless of feasibility ignores safety and practicality, risking unsafe landings, overtaxed crews, or insufficient medical support. So the policy strives to move as many passengers as possible to appropriate care, within what is realistically achievable and safe.