Flight Manifest

Category: travel

A list of all passengers and crew on board, required for safety, weight, and security verification.

The manifest is the final count. Before departure, the gate agent confirms the manifest matches the passengers who actually boarded. This data is also used by the pilot to calculate fuel requirements based on total passenger weight.

Common Examples

• After the final passenger boarded, the gate agent handed the signed flight manifest to the pilot for departure clearance.
• Changes to the flight manifest are common at the last minute if a passenger misses their flight or requests a seat change.