Which item is NOT required to be reviewed during preflight planning for Latitude operations?

• A. Current weather and NOTAMs
• B. Flight plan
• C. MEL status
• D. Passenger seat assignments

Answer: (D)

Preflight planning for Latitude operations focuses on factors that affect safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. You must review current weather and NOTAMs to anticipate conditions, route restrictions, and potential alternates. The flight plan is essential to file and have for route clearance and emergency coordination. MEL status is reviewed to confirm what equipment can be inoperative and whether the aircraft remains dispatchable under the MEL with any required limitations. Passenger seat assignments, while important for passenger service and comfort, do not impact airworthiness, regulatory compliance, or safe operation, so they are not part of the preflight safety/operational review.