Under what conditions would an airline be liable for a domestic passenger's injury after they leave the aircraft?

In considering the airline's liability for a domestic passenger's injury after disembarking from the aircraft, the correct basis lies in the responsibilities that extend to the terminal environment. An airline’s duty of care typically encompasses not just the act of flying but the entire travel experience until the passenger has safely reached their destination, which includes navigating through the terminal.

When a passenger disembarks and moves into the terminal, the airline remains responsible for their safety until they leave the terminal area. This includes preventing foreseeable accidents and ensuring that the terminal environment is safe. The airline's liability may encompass various factors such as structural integrity of the terminal, appropriate signage, and usability of facilities relevant to passenger movement.

Once the passenger exits the terminal, their relationship with the airline under this context diminishes significantly, thereby limiting the airline's liability for any subsequent injuries. Therefore, recognizing the point at which the airline's responsibility ends is key to understanding liability in aviation contexts.

The other choices do not align with the standard legal interpretations of airline liability in passenger injury cases. Some imply unreasonable extensions of liability past the point of practical and legal considerations for airport operations.