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Operational English · 35 min study Members

Operational English: Briefing the Purser for a Return to the Stand

Off the radio, on the interphone: a hot start during pushback means you are being towed back onto the stand. Give your purser a clear NITS brief, correct a misunderstanding about the doors, and deal with a worried passenger — all in calm, plain English. B2.

Operational English: Briefing the Purser for a Return to the Stand
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