Which abbreviation stands for Passenger?

• A. PA
• B. POS
• C. PBE
• D. PAX

Answer: (D)

This question tests knowledge of airline abbreviations used for people on board. The standard abbreviation for a passenger is PAX, a shorthand you’ll see on passenger manifests, load sheets, and in cabin announcements. It’s derived from the word “passengers” and is widely understood across airline operations to refer to the people traveling on the flight.

In contrast, other abbreviations point to different things: PA stands for the Public Address system used to speak to everyone in the cabin, not to individual travelers. POS can mean Point of Sale or Position depending on context, which again isn’t a person. PBE refers to Protective Breathing Equipment, safety gear used by crew. Since only PAX denotes a passenger, it is the correct term here.