What is FA1/purser's exit responsibility on the A321?

• A. 2L primary, 2R secondary
• B. 1L primary, 1R secondary
• C. 1R primary, 1L secondary
• D. 1L as primary, 1R as secondary

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how the flight attendant in charge (FA1/purser) is assigned to operate the aircraft’s front exits during an evacuation. On the A321, FA1 is designated to use the forward left door (1L) as the primary exit and the forward right door (1R) as the secondary exit. This arrangement aligns with the purser’s position at the front of the cabin, allowing quick access to the primary exit, rapid deployment of the slide, and clear, direct instructions to passengers as they evacuate. If the primary door is obstructed, the crew can smoothly use the secondary door to maintain a speedy egress. The other exits, such as the overwing ones, are coordinated with the rest of the crew, but the purser’s specific responsibility is to manage 1L as the main exit and 1R as the backup.