IATA, FAA Target Luggage Risks in Aircraft Evacuations
The IATA and FAA are tackling passenger baggage retrieval during emergencies, exploring potential fines or locked bins to ensure a 90-second evacuation.
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The IATA and FAA are tackling passenger baggage retrieval during emergencies, exploring potential fines or locked bins to ensure a 90-second evacuation.
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