Airlines Could Lock Overhead Bins over Evacuation Safety Concerns
IATA said 1 in 10 travelers might still grab bags during an evacuation and warned it may use penalties or overhead-bin locks to improve compliance.
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IATA urges passengers to leave bags behind in aircraft evacuations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new passenger safety campaign warning travellers that taking cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation can put lives at risk. The campaign, called ‘Save a Life, Not a Bag’, urges passengers to follow crew instructions, leave all belongings behind and move quickly to the nearest usable exit when told to evacuate. It is supported by aviation safety regulators, including the Euro…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a campaign to urge passengers to leave their luggage in the plane in case of an emergency evacuation, stressing that every second...
IATA launches 'Save a Life, Not a Bag' passenger safety campaign
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation. Supported by aviation safety regulators including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the campaign reinforces what passengers must do when instructed to evacu…
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