To whom is the Inflight Preliminary Report (IPR) given after it is prepared?

• A. CSR
• B. Captain
• C. Lead/Purser
• D. Flight Attendant

Answer: (C)

The in-flight preliminary report is part of how cabin events are documented and communicated up the chain of command. It’s prepared by the flight attendant in charge of the cabin, capturing what happened, what was done, and any impacts on passengers or safety.

The immediate recipient is the Lead Purser, who is responsible for cabin operations and serves as the liaison to the Captain and Flight Operations. This ensures the report is reviewed by the person overseeing the cabin and then forwarded through the proper channels as needed. Routing the report through the Lead Purser keeps the process centralized and accurate, rather than sending it directly to roles like a CSR or a general flight attendant, and it also puts the Captain in the loop through the appropriate channel.