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IATA urges passengers to leave bags behind in evacuations

Published 10 June 2026

Aviation officials are warning that passengers who stop to retrieve cabin baggage during emergency evacuations are putting lives at risk, prompting a new global safety campaign and discussions of potential stricter measures, including fines or locking overhead bins.

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