Can flight attendants perform a full search if the customer service agent has not completed it in a timely manner?

In aviation operations, specific protocols are established regarding who is authorized to perform searches on passengers and their belongings. Flight attendants do not have the authority to conduct a full search if a customer service agent has not completed it in a timely manner. This restriction is in place to ensure that the responsibility for security and search procedures is handled by designated personnel, primarily those trained and authorized to do so, such as customer service agents or security personnel.

The key point is that flight attendants are trained to maintain safety and comfort during the flight but are not designated security personnel unless specifically authorized by relevant authorities. Allowing flight attendants to conduct searches without proper authorization could lead to violations of protocol and potentially compromise security measures in place.

Therefore, the assertion that flight attendants can conduct a full search when a customer service agent has not done so is incorrect as it does not align with established security protocols and roles within the aviation industry.