Canadian Aviation Regulations

705.221 (1) An air operator who has selected, in respect of a model of aeroplane, the ratio set out in paragraph 705.201(2)(a) and who has assigned two or more flight attendants to a flight using an aeroplane of that model may operate the aeroplane for that flight without one of the flight attendants if

• (a) one of the flight attendants is incapacitated;

• (b) no other flight attendant who is qualified for the model of aeroplane is available at the point of departure;

• (c) the pilot-in-command authorizes an employee of the air operator to occupy a flight attendant station until the aeroplane reaches the nearest airport at which the employee can be replaced by a flight attendant who is qualified for the model of aeroplane;

• (d) before the movement of the aeroplane on the surface, the employee is briefed under the supervision of the pilot-in-command on the operation of the emergency exits and on emergency procedures, including those related to the flight attendant station to be occupied by the employee; and

• (e) the pilot-in-command is of the opinion that the employee understood the briefing.

(2) An air operator who has assigned two or more flight attendants to a flight may operate the aeroplane for that flight without one of the flight attendants if

• (a) one of the flight attendants is incapacitated;

• (b) no other flight attendant who is qualified for the model of aeroplane is available at the point of departure;

• (c) procedures are established and implemented by the air operator to

  • (i) reduce the number of passengers,

  • (ii) reseat passengers, taking into account the emergency exits and other factors related to the configuration of the aeroplane, and

  • (iii) relocate flight attendants, taking into account the emergency duties established in accordance with section 705.224;

• (d) at least one flight attendant, other than the incapacitated flight attendant, is on board for each unit of 50 passengers or for each portion of such a unit; and

• (e) at least one flight attendant is assigned to each pair of floor-level exits.

(3) The air operator must submit a report to the Minister after the completion of each flight referred to in subsection (1) or (2) that contains:

• (a) the date of the flight;

• (b) the flight number;

• (c) the aerodrome of departure; and

• (d) in the case of a flight referred to in subsection (1), the name of the authorized employee occupying the flight attendant station.