IATA's Cabin Safety Quality System (CSQS)

IATA's Cabin Safety Quality System (CSQS) helps airlines fill the gaps that exist between the desired target performance of cabin crew - conformity to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and what happens onboard the aircraft, the so-called operational drift.

CSQS is a closed loop system that involves measuring, correcting and improving cabin crew performance on the Line and informing crews of the outcomes / actions taken to improve safety.

CSQS is available as a free, comprehensive self-service toolkit, allowing airlines to assess their current processes and improve them without the involvement of a third party. It has been developed by the Cabin Safety Taskforce on the basis of the SAS Cabin Safety Monitoring (CSM) programme, recognised as a best practice among the industry.

Benefits:

  • CSQS permits cabin safety issues to be addressed in what is considered an appropriate manner and with appropriate timing.
  • It provides reliable information for airlines to take corrective actions and prevent serious incidents or accidents from occurring.
  • CSQS allows coordination and adjustment of:
    • Cabin safety procedures
    • Emergency procedures
    • Service procedures
    • Training

How to get CSQS:

CSQS is formed of 10 downloadable presentation files on PPT, providing a step-by-step approach to CSQS:

  • Introduction to CSQS
  • Components of CSQS
  • Data Collection
  • Analysis and Feedback from CSQS
  • Observer Recruitment
  • Observer Training
  • CSQS & IOSA
  • Obtaining Management Support

Download the CSQS toolkit:

For further information on the Toolkit or IATA's Cabin Operations Safety Programme, please contact cabin_safety@iata.org.