Who is responsible for delivering international documents to the aircraft?

A Customer Service Agent (CSA) is responsible for delivering international documents to the aircraft. This role involves ensuring that all necessary paperwork, such as customs declarations and boarding passes, is properly handled and delivered to the flight crew before departure. The CSA acts as a crucial link between the ground operations and the flight team, facilitating a smooth process for international flights. This responsibility is essential because proper documentation is vital for compliance with international regulations and to ensure the flight can operate without delays.

Other roles, such as the flight captain, ramp agent, or flight attendant, have specific responsibilities that do not typically include the handling or delivery of international documents to the aircraft. The flight captain oversees the overall safety and operation of the flight, the ramp agent manages the physical loading of baggage and freight, and the flight attendant focuses on passenger safety and comfort during the flight. While all these roles are important, the CSA is specifically tasked with the critical function of managing and delivering the pertinent international documentation.