What should the Captain do after a Go-around?

What should the Captain do after a Go-around?

• A. The Captain will explain the situation to the Cabin Services Supervisor (CSS) and make a PA announcement.
• B. The Captain should immediately land on the next attempt.
• C. The Captain should contact the ground staff only.
• D. The Captain should delay communication to passengers.

Answer: (A)

After a go-around, the most important step is clear, coordinated communication between the cockpit and the cabin crew, followed by informing the passengers. The captain should brief the Cabin Services Supervisor so cabin crew are aware of what happened, the status of the approach, and the plan for re-approach or further instructions. Then a public address to passengers helps explain that a go-around was performed, what passengers should expect next, and reassures everyone that safety is the priority. This keeps the crew aligned, prepares the cabin for the next approach, and reduces uncertainty for travelers. Rushing straight to the next landing, or only contacting ground staff while leaving passengers uninformed or delaying communication to passengers would create confusion and anxiety, which isn’t how safety and flow are managed after a go-around.

After a go-around, the most important step is clear, coordinated communication between the cockpit and the cabin crew, followed by informing the passengers. The captain should brief the Cabin Services Supervisor so cabin crew are aware of what happened, the status of the approach, and the plan for re-approach or further instructions. Then a public address to passengers helps explain that a go-around was performed, what passengers should expect next, and reassures everyone that safety is the priority. This keeps the crew aligned, prepares the cabin for the next approach, and reduces uncertainty for travelers.

Rushing straight to the next landing, or only contacting ground staff while leaving passengers uninformed or delaying communication to passengers would create confusion and anxiety, which isn’t how safety and flow are managed after a go-around.