What must be confirmed prior to check-in?

The correct focus prior to check-in is on ensuring that all safety-related duty items are available. This is crucial because the safety and well-being of passengers and crew depend on having the necessary equipment and supplies ready for use during the flight. Safety-related items may include emergency equipment such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and life vests. Ensuring that these items are accounted for and accessible is a fundamental responsibility of the flight crew before taking off.

While confirming the presence of passenger names on the manifest, checking fuel levels, and assessing weather conditions are important aspects of flight preparation, they are typically handled by ground staff and the flight operations team. The flight attendants' primary concern is to verify safety protocols and readiness, making the availability of safety-related duty items the priority in this context.