Can a captain remove a passenger?

If the in-charge flight attendant determines that removal is warranted, s/he will contact the captain. Only the captain (and gate staff, if the plane is still at the gate and the boarding door has not yet closed,) have the authority to involuntarily de-plane a passenger.



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Section 44902(b) of the FAA, known as “permissive refusal,” provides pilots with broad authority to remove passengers. The pilot in command stands in the role of the air carrier and can decide whether to remove a passenger from a flight for safety reasons.

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Section 44902(b) of the FAA, known as “permissive refusal,” provides pilots with broad authority to remove passengers. The pilot in command stands in the role of the air carrier and can decide whether to remove a passenger from a flight for safety reasons.

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The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall have final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft while in command. ICAO Annex 2, par. 2.3. 1, specifically empowers the PIC to override any other regulation in an emergency, and to take the safest course of action at his/her sole discretion.

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Recreational and sport pilots can carry only one passenger at a time; private pilots may carry as many passengers as the airplane will legally seat, provided it stays within the airplane's performance and weight-and-balance limitations.

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As a Private Pilot, you can fly an airplane day and night in visual flight conditions. In fact, you can even carry passengers, such as friends, family, and co-workers.

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Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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Being that the Captain is the pilot in command, they are the final authority to the safe operation of the aircraft and therefore, the final decision maker. The Captain will delegate tasks to the First Officer to help fly the aircraft.

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The captain, who generally sits on the left side of the cockpit, is ultimately responsible for everything that happens on the flight. This includes making major command decisions, leading the crew team, managing emergencies and handling particularly troublesome passengers.

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Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it.

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A Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) is a Part 121 Airline Pilot who is trained and licensed to carry weapons and defend commercial aircraft against criminal activity and terrorism.

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It depends on the company they work for, but most pilots get to fly for free. It's usually as stand-by or if the jump seat is available then they can get that. As for the family, they don't typically get to fly for free but they'll get a big discount.

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The captain sits on the left side of the cockpit, and the first officer sits on the right. Unless, however, a new captain is being certified in the aircraft. In that case, two captains may fly the same flight, with one occupying the right seat.

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To become a captain, a pilot must first log at least 1,000 flight hours as a co-pilot. This results in a captain having more experience than a co-pilot, which can qualify them for higher pay .

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Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.

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  • Long and sometimes unpredictable hours. Pilots work different numbers of hours depending on several factors. ...
  • Training. You need a lot of training to be a pilot. ...
  • Flight school and training can be expensive. ...
  • Stress of the job.


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