Where should the POC be stowed prior to departure?

• A. In the overhead bin
• B. In the passenger's pocket
• C. Under the seat
• D. In the trash bin

Answer: (C)

Stowage of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator before departure focuses on keeping the cabin safe and the device secure so it won’t move, block exits, or become a hazard during taxi, takeoff, or turbulence. The POC is a medical device that may be heavy and has cables or hoses, so it needs a location where it’s secured and accessible.

Putting the POC under the seat achieves this best: it keeps the device out of the main aisle, is tethered by the seat structure to reduce movement, and stays within reach for the user if adjustments are needed. It also prevents crowding the overhead bins with medical gear and avoids the risk of tripping over equipment left in an aisle or lobby area.

Other options aren’t suitable: the overhead bin can shift and injure someone or obstruct access in an emergency; placing it in a trash bin is unsafe and unsanitary; keeping it in a pocket or other improvised place is impractical and unsafe.