In Canada upon arrival

• A. Open door immediately
• B. Wait for ATC clearance
• C. Request ramp approval after landing
• D. Do not open door till approved by ramp agent

Answer: (D)

Opening the door after landing must wait for the ramp agent’s authorization. The ramp agent handles ground safety at the gate—confirming that the aircraft is properly chocked, jet bridge or stairs are in position, and it’s safe to deploy doors and ground equipment. This ensures there’s no risk to personnel or equipment from moving vehicles, jet blast, or misaligned stairs. Air traffic control clearance governs movement in the air and on taxiways, not the door operation at the gate, so waiting for ATC clearance isn’t the correct trigger for opening doors. Asking for ramp approval after landing creates unnecessary delay and still won’t be approved until the ramp team has assessed the area. Therefore, the safe, correct action is to wait until the ramp agent approves before opening any door.