May passengers have headphones in while exit seat briefing is going on?

• A. Yes
• B. Only if silent
• C. No
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (C)

During a safety briefing, passengers need to hear and understand the crew’s instructions. Exit-seat briefings include specific guidance on operating the exit door and the brace position, and listeners must be able to follow demonstrations and commands clearly. Headphones can muffle announcements and visual cues, delaying or obscuring a quick, correct response in an emergency. For this reason, headphones are not allowed during the briefing so everyone can listen, see what’s being shown, and ask questions if needed. After the briefing, passengers may resume listening to personal audio as directed by the crew.