What is the minimum number of flight attendants required on an A320 with passengers onboard?

For an Airbus A320 operating with passengers onboard, the minimum number of flight attendants required is indeed two. This is in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, specifically, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 121.391, which outlines the staffing requirements for cabin crew based on the number of passengers.

The regulation stipulates that for aircraft with a passenger seating capacity of 50 or more, there must be at least one flight attendant for every 50 passenger seats, or at least two flight attendants on smaller configurations. Since the A320 is typically configured to carry more than 50 passengers, having two flight attendants ensures that there are sufficient resources for managing passenger safety and providing service.

This requirement is crucial for ensuring safety in case of emergencies, as having more than one flight attendant allows for better coordination and coverage across the cabin area during such scenarios.