During final approach, a seated passenger keeps verbally confronting another traveler. How would you respond?

Instruction: Keep the flight phase and observed threat explicit. Explain communication and escalation from your assigned station without inventing a physical-intervention procedure.

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Bounded US Part 121 interview scenario: the aircraft is on final approach, not taxiing or parked. Cabin crew are secured at their assigned stations for landing. Both passengers remain seated; one continues a loud verbal confrontation after a request to stop. No immediate physical threat has been observed. Apply the operator's training and approved communication procedures. Explain what changes if an immediate safety threat develops.

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In this stated situation, I would remain secured at my assigned station and, if I could communicate effectively from there, give a brief, calm instruction to stop the confrontation and remain seated. I would alert the lead through the approved procedure and continue observing for a change in the threat...

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