What is the minimum crew on the B737-700 (73G)?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer: (B)

The essential idea is how many people are needed to operate the flight safely: two pilots in the cockpit plus enough cabin crew to handle safety, service, and evacuations. For a 737-700, regulations require at least one flight attendant when an aircraft carries 20 or more passenger seats. This aircraft type typically has far more than 20 seats, so at least one cabin crew member is mandatory. Add the two pilots, and the minimum crew becomes three: captain, first officer, and one flight attendant. In practice, some flights have more crew depending on configuration and regulations, but three is the minimum.