During a pressure leak, what should cabin crew do with adjacent passengers?

In the event of a pressure leak, the primary concern for cabin crew is maintaining passenger safety and minimizing any risks associated with the depressurization that may occur. Removing adjacent passengers from the area is crucial because it helps to reduce exposure to potential hazards that could arise from the leak. This action ensures that passengers are moved away from the direct impact and allows the crew to manage the situation more effectively, focusing on stabilizing the cabin environment and ensuring that those at risk are not in immediate danger.

Informing passengers of the situation is important, but it typically comes after ensuring that they are in a safe location. Keeping them in their seats could increase their exposure to direct effects from the pressure change. Giving oxygen masks is relevant to an emergency response, but it assumes that the situation has escalated to the point where oxygen deprivation is a risk, which may not be necessary as an immediate response in a less critical scenario. Therefore, prioritizing the safe evacuation of adjacent passengers plays a vital role in effectively managing a pressure leak.