If a flight attendant receives a report of a bomb, what should they NOT do?

In the scenario where a flight attendant receives a report of a bomb, conducting a thorough search is not an appropriate response. In situations involving potential explosives, safety is paramount. A flight attendant's first instinct should not be to search the area, as this could trigger the bomb if one is present, putting themselves and all passengers at risk.

Rather, the protocol generally emphasizes quickly notifying the Pilot in Command (PIC) and following established emergency procedures to ensure everyone’s safety, rather than taking actions that might inadvertently escalate the situation. Actions like turning the cabin lights to full bright or making an EOD announcement are generally part of the protocols to manage the emergency appropriately while keeping passengers calm and informed.